Yunus Emre Mosque, Almelo

Walking through Almelo you see a white tower protruding above the houses on the edge of the city center. It is the minaret of the Yunus Emre Mosque. As soon as you step inside the mosque, you find yourself in an enchanting spectacle of color and light. The walls are decorated with beautiful tiles with flowers and endless geometric patterns. The dome of the main hall is colored green and a huge chandelier hangs from the center. This beautiful lamp and the pattern in the tiles are not just for decoration, they have a special meaning.