Great Mosque of Xi'an

The Great Mosque of Xi'an is defined by its distinct lack of domes or towering minarets; instead, it features a series of sweeping, tiled wooden roofs and tiered pagodas that mirror the aesthetic of a classical Chinese temple. Founded in seven hundred forty-two during the Tang Dynasty, the mosque serves as the spiritual center for the city’s Hui Muslim community, having hosted prayers for over a millennium.