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7 May 2008
05:28
Pavel Viaznikov
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The Qol Sharif (also spelled as: Kol Sharif or Qol Sherif) is located in Kazan is the largest mosque in Russia and, reputedly, in Europe.
Originally, the mosque was built in Kazan Kremlin in the 16th century. It was named by Qolşärif who served there. Qolsharif died with his numerous students while defending Kazan from Russian occupants in 1552. It is believed that the building featured minarets, both in the form of cupolas and tents. Its design was traditional for Volga Bulgaria, although elements of early Renaissance and Ottoman architecture could have been used as well. In 1552, during the storm of Kazan it was destroyed by the Russians.
more: www.web2.0tatarstan.ru/post70381334/
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qolsharif_mosque |
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