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Al-Nour-Moschee

From Church to Al-Nour Mosque

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Hamburg: First Steps10 pts

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Located in Hamburg's Horn district, the Al-Nour Mosque showcases transformation and history. Originally designed by Otto Kindt as the Kapernaumkirche, this heritage-listed structure was acquired by a mosque association in 2012 after years of vacancy. Reopening in autumn 2018, it became the second church building in Hamburg to be converted into a mosque.

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It was the first church building of the EKD to be converted into a mosque.

Quick Facts

Architect: Otto Kindt
Heritage Status: Architectural Heritage Monument
Former Name: Kapernaumkirche
Website: al-nour.de/index.php/de/?start=12

Guided Story

You're standing before a structure that embodies history and transformation. Originally designed by Otto Kindt as the Kapernaumkirche, this heritage-listed building has undergone a remarkable change. After its deconsecration in 2004, it stood vacant for several years until it was acquired by a mosque association in 2012. By autumn 2018, it reopened as the Al-Nour Mosque. This site is a striking example of converting a Christian place of worship into a space for Muslim prayer. Take a moment to appreciate the architecture, telling the story of its past while embracing its new role. The structure rises before you, now a bridge between cultures.