Although a comparable initiative in Milan was abandoned due to concerns over potential backlash, Turin will proceed with constructing its own minaret. Located in the Aurora neighborhood along Via Bologna, this area will soon feature a 20-meter contemporary mosque, marking the city’s first legally sanctioned worship space for Muslims. For many who have long been praying in makeshift locations like garages without proper authorization, this new facility will provide an official venue compliant with urban development standards.
With the lengthy approval process now finished, the previous Nebiolo factory site will be converted into a multifunctional architectural hub integrating modern design elements. This new complex will include facilities such as a mosque able to accommodate up to 1,000 people for prayers, housing for students, a library, and an area designated for exhibitions.
After the establishment of the Great Mosque of Rome, Turin’s mosque might turn into Italy’s second officially acknowledged mosque. The initiative is led By the Italian Islamic Confederation, which currently oversees a prayer site on Via Genova. This project came about through efforts started under Mayor Piero Fassino’s tenure and was eventually completed following the resolution of various urban planning issues.
All necessary permissions have now been granted, and the Soprintendenza (the Italian body overseeing historical sites) has approved the plans. The sole outstanding task is obtaining funds for construction. This initiative, conceived by Vittorio Jacomussi—the designer of the Algerian pavilion at the Milan World Expo—encompasses an area of 6,000 square meters. It will feature both newly constructed elements and restored edifices.
The overall expense is projected to be around €17 million, with approximately €8 million said to have been committed by the Moroccan monarch. About ten years back, an analogous plan was proposed for District 7 along Via Pesaro yet failed to come into being. However, this time, the endeavor seems to be progressing as intended.
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