Madrid Mosque, an architecture inspired by Alhambra Palace

Madrid Mosque, an architecture inspired by Alhambra Palace

The Centro Cultural Islámico (Islamic Cultural Center) in Madrid, popularly known as the Mezquita M.30 ("M-30 mosque") because it stands beside the motorway, is the largest mosque in Europe.

Madrid Mosque, an architecture inspired by Alhambra Palace

The mosque complex was designed by three Polish architects and financed by Saudi Arabia.

Madrid Mosque, an architecture inspired by Alhambra Palace

King Juan Carlos I and Prince Salman ben Abdelaziz attended the opening ceremony in 1992.

Madrid Mosque, an architecture inspired by Alhambra Palace

The mosque is mostly modern in design, but with traditional elements such as a minaret with balcony.

Madrid Mosque, an architecture inspired by Alhambra Palace

Made of fine white marble, it includes a college, ritual bath house, gymnasium, cafe and an Arabian restaurant called Zahara.

Madrid Mosque, an architecture inspired by Alhambra Palace

A multicultural group of people are in charge of running the mosque which was previously managed by a center in Saudi Arabia