| Taipei Muslim Cemetery | |
|---|---|
六張犁回教公墓 | |
 | |
| Details | |
| Established | 1950s |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 25°01′9.3″N 121°33′47.59″E / 25.019250°N 121.5632194°E |
| Type | Muslim cemetery |
The Taipei Muslim Cemetery (traditional Chinese: 六張犁回教公墓; simplified Chinese: 六张犁回教公墓; pinyin: Liùzhānglí Huíjiào Gōngmù) is a Muslim cemetery in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan.
History
The cemetery was constructed in the 1950s. In 2012, it was designated as Taipei City historical monument.[1]
Architecture
The design of the cemetery incorporate the elements of a mosque dome, minarets and a prayer tower. It also features steles with inscriptions by various politicians and some other historic figures.[2]
Notable burials
Transportation
The cemetery is accessible within walking distance east from Linguang Station of Taipei Metro.
See also
References
- ↑ "Pai Chung-hsi's tomb to center Taipei cultural park". Taiwan Today. 8 March 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
- ↑ Chiu, Shao-wen; Pan, Jason (5 April 2013). "FEATURE: Taipei's graveyards are also some of its hottest tourist spots". Taipei Times. Retrieved 8 November 2023.
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