The mosque's dome design was inspired by the sculpture work of renowned Croatian artist Dušan Džamonja.
The center includes a dedicated restaurant offering traditional Bosnian and Mediterranean cuisine.
The building was constructed primarily using white concrete, reflecting a minimalist modernist architectural style.
It replaced an older, smaller prayer space to accommodate the growing Muslim community in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County.
The minaret is not merely decorative but serves as a focal point connecting the complex to the surrounding topography.
The Islamic Center of Rijeka is an architecturally distinct mosque and cultural complex opened in 2013, designed by architects Dušan Džamonja, Branko Vučinović, and Darko Vlahović. Its aesthetic is defined by a series of interconnected geometric domes and a 24-meter-high minaret. The structure is built into the hillside of the Zamet district, utilizing the natural slope to incorporate subterranean levels for various community facilities. The complex serves as both a place of worship and a social hub, housing a multifunctional hall, library, and restaurant. The building's white concrete facade is meant to contrast with the surrounding forest and the nearby Adriatic coastline. It is widely considered one of the most modern and visually unique Islamic buildings in Europe.
From the pedestrian approach path, where the geometric dome structure aligns perfectly against the backdrop of the Kvarner Bay.
Visit the outdoor terrace for unobstructed views overlooking the Kvarner Gulf.
Check the official website for community events or exhibitions that may be open to the public.
Attempting to enter the prayer hall during active congregational prayer times without prior permission.
Visitors should dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees; women are encouraged to wear a headscarf inside the prayer hall, and shoes must be removed before entering.
