New Delhi Travel Guide

Jama Masjid Mosque

Old Delhi
New Delhi, India
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The Jama (Friday) mosque is the principal mosque of Old Delhi and is also one of the largest and best-known mosques in India.
Last edited on Nov 13, 08 3:55 AM.
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Alex C. says...
4.0 star rating
Added Nov 13, 2008
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Willem D. says...
5.0 star rating
Added Aug 28, 2008
A visit to Delhi is not complete without absorbing the bustling, but serene, atmosphere in and around the Jama Masjid mosque in Old Delhi. Don't forget to climb the minaret for a magnificent view, albeit a bit smoggy ;-)
Anne G. says...
5.0 star rating
Added Apr 7, 2009
What an amazing place. Right in the center of Delhi's craziness here is a moment of calm and beauty.  You do have to pay if you want to bring in a camera, so if you don't intend on taking pictures leave the camera in your bag.
Dan R. says...
4.0 star rating
Added Nov 16, 2009
A beautiful serene court yard, full of restful adults and playful children, amongst the chaos of the surrounding markets.
Masaki Y. says...
3.0 star rating
Added Nov 4, 2009
I've got Stomachache and Helico bacteria.Otherwise very interesting city and Jama Masjid Mosque as well.
May K. says...
3.0 star rating
Added Oct 28, 2008
It's the largest and the most magnificent mosque in India (1656).Pilgrims visit it from all over India.
Luzius H. says...
5.0 star rating
Added Jun 28, 2009
My fav place in India (of what I have senn so far). Great mosque on a hill in the middle of Delhi.
Carlos N. says...
5.0 star rating
Added Nov 29, 2009
Great Muslin architecture. Built be the same emperor of the Taj Mahal in Agra
Burhana S. says...
2.0 star rating
Added Oct 26, 2009
its one of the best mosque i'hv ever been to................gud place
Rajiv S. says...
3.0 star rating
Added Aug 21, 2009
saw from outside