Mahmut Pasha Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Eminönü, Turkey.
Mahmut Pasha Mosque is a religious building in Eminönü featuring two identical domes measuring about 13 feet (4 meters) across, arranged over a rectangular prayer space. The complex sits close to the Grand Bazaar and includes a historic hammam now used as a shopping center.
The building was erected in 1464 by Grand Vizier Mahmud Pasha Angelovic and ranks among the first Islamic structures raised within Istanbul's city walls. This early construction made it a significant example of how religious buildings shaped the developing capital.
The building displays early Ottoman design with multiple small domes arranged in the style developed in Bursa, showing how religious structures were built during this period. Visitors walking through the prayer halls can see how the interior space flows around these cupolas.
The complex follows regular prayer schedules and sits in a convenient location near the Grand Bazaar, making it easy to combine visits to both sites. The attached hammam building is readily accessible and now serves as a shopping center, letting visitors explore multiple places in the same area.
The tomb of Mahmud Pasha on the grounds features rare turquoise and indigo geometric tile patterns that stand out from other Ottoman tombs of that time. These colored tiles remain in good condition today and draw the eye as visitors explore the complex.
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