Emir Munzer Mosque, Beirut

Emir Munzer Mosque (also known as An-Naoufara Mosque) was built by Emir Mounzer Ibn Suleiman Al-Tanoukhi in the year 1620. There are eight Roman granite columns in its yard. The architectural style is traditional Lebanese, even though it was constructed during the Ottoman period.

Image Courtesy of Flickr and Daniel Lakey.

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Sight Name: Emir Munzer Mosque
Sight Location: Beirut, Lebanon (See walking tours in Beirut)
Sight Type: Religious

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