Fatih Mosque, Amsterdam

In the heart of Amsterdam stands the Fatih Mosque, where the city’s vibrant life outside contrasts with the tranquility within. This Turkish mosque holds a unique place, as it resides in a former Catholic church designed by architect Hendrik Willem Valk. Elements of the original church have been carefully preserved and restored in the mosque’s interior. Before its transformation into a mosque, the building served as a carpet and music shop. Upon the mosque’s establishment, the white plaster on the walls made way for the original characteristic brickwork, and the suspended ceiling was removed to reveal the intricate patterns in the arches and the vibrant stained-glass windows.