Fatih Mosque, Bursa

The Fatih Mosque features a central dome reaching 19 meters high with eight windows surrounding the cylindrical tholobate and four columns supporting the entrance portico.

The structure originated as a Byzantine church around 720-730, later converted into a mosque during the 16th century Ottoman period, with a brief return to Greek Orthodox use from 1920-1922.

The building demonstrates the architectural transition between Byzantine and Islamic designs through its cross-in-square layout and the addition of Islamic elements like the mihrab.

The mosque maintains regular prayer schedules and welcomes visitors to observe its architectural features, including the 6th-century sculptures integrated into the structure.

The structure contains architectural elements from the 6th century, predating its original 8th-century construction, suggesting the reuse of materials from earlier buildings.

Location: Bursa Province

Location: Tirilye

Inception: 8 century

Architectural style: Byzantine architecture

GPS coordinates: 40.39310,28.79690

Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:19