The Changzhou Mosque () is a mosque in Tianning District, Changzhou City, in the Jiangsu province of China.

History The mosque was completed during the Hongwu Emperor () of the Ming dynasty. The original building was lowly shed and was repaired during the Wanli Emperor () of the Ming dynasty and Tongzhi Emperor () of the Qing dynasty. In 1996, it was rebuilt at its original site. Between 2003 and 2006, the mosque was relocated to the southeast corner junction of Gongyuan Road and Shuanggui Fang, due to the needs of city construction.

Architecture The mosque was completed in the Islamic architectural style and is located on a site. The total floor area is , spread over six floors, comprising a main lobby and eight floors for local part in picturesque disorder. Its arched dome is high and the minarets are high. The building can accommodate up to 800 worshipers.

Transportation The mosque is accessible south west of Changzhou Railway Station.

See also

Islam in China List of mosques in China

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