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Nine Dome Mosque
Best time to visit
Visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon when the sunlight falls at an angle and highlights the warm colors of the bricks. Winter (November to February) is most pleasant with cool air and clear skies.
Budget tips
Entrance costs about 200 BDT (around 18 DKK) for foreign visitors. Locals pay 20 BDT. Bring cash as card payment is not available.
Recommended for
Architecture lovers, History enthusiasts, Photographers, Peace seekers
Plan your visit
45-60 minutes
About
Quick facts: The number of domes is actually 81, not nine as the name suggests. The building was erected in the 15th century by the Turkish-Bengali architect Khan Jahan Ali, and the masonry consists of locally fired bricks that still stand impressively intact.
Highlights: The 81 domes are arranged in a geometric pattern resembling a chessboard seen from the air. Inside, sunlight filters through small window openings and creates a calm, melancholic light over the massive brick pillars.
Insider tips
- Walk around the building to see the small niches and detailed terracotta decorations that many rush past.
- Take off your shoes at the entrance and bring a thin sock sole, as the stone floor can be cold.
- Visit first at around 8 o'clock in the morning to have the place almost entirely to yourself.
- The large artificial water basin next to the mosque is perfect for reflection photos, especially in low light.
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