Birmingham Central Mosque

Birmingham Central Mosque is a Muslim place of worship run by the Birmingham Mosque Trust. It is the second purpose-built mosque in the United Kingdom, after the Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking.

About this building

The mosque, which is one the largest in Western Europe, consists of a brick building with a minaret topped by a dome.

Key Features

  • Architecture

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Birmingham Cathedral

The church of St Philip was built for the growing town of Birmingham in 1715. The church became a cathedral when a new Diocese was formed in 1905. The most significant treasures are the stunning set of stained glass windows by Birmingham born artist, Edward Burne-Jones.