Mecca Masjid
The city's largest mosque, begun by the Qutb Shahis and finished by Aurangzeb, beside the Charminar.
- Price
- Free
- Time Needed
- 30 minutes
- Address
- Mecca Masjid, near Charminar, Ghansi Bazaar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500002Directions
- Getting There
- A two-minute walk from the Charminar.
Why Go
Work began under the Qutb Shahis and ended in 1694 under Aurangzeb. It's a huge, plain granite hall with room for 10,000, and the Nizams are buried in its courtyard.
Tips
- Avoid Friday prayers, and dress modestly.
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