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Suriname City Mosque, Paramaribo

3.8
#4 of 11 in Historic Sites in Suriname
Religious Site · Landmark
Built in the 1980s to replace an earlier wooden structure, Suriname City Mosque is known for its central dome, rectangular shape, and four towering minarets. The spiritual home of Suriname Muslims, the mosque is located near the city's only synagogue. Work out when and for how long to visit Suriname City Mosque and other Paramaribo attractions using our handy Paramaribo holiday planner.
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FROM $33 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small-Group Suriname City Walking Tour with Guide
Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $31 BOOK WITH VIATOR Walking Tour in Downtown Paramaribo
Duration: 5 hours
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  • By Hermes_NL
    The big mosque in Paramaribo is the headquarters of the Surinam Islamic Society. The current mosque was built in 1984, the first one at this location in 1929. It looks in itself attractive...  more »
  • By alexh11494
    We weren’t allowed in to have a look inside the mosque, although we weren’t given a specific reason why not. From the outside the building is very impressive and it is amazing architecture. It is...  more »
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