Orta Cami

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Orta Cami, Sunni mosque in Bakhchysarai, Crimea.

The mosque features a three-aisle square prayer hall with a hipped roof and two octagonal minarets reaching twenty-eight meters into the sky.

Construction of the limestone mosque began in 1674 during the Crimean Khanate period, establishing a center for Islamic worship in the region.

The mosque represents architectural elements combining Ottoman, Persian, and Italian influences within the former capital of the Crimean Khanate.

Located at coordinates 44.749818, 33.877182, the mosque maintains regular prayer schedules and welcomes visitors interested in religious architecture.

The interior includes specialized sections with balconies for additional seating and a dedicated lodge where khans participated in prayers.

Location: Bakhchysarai

Inception: 1674

Made from material: limestone

GPS coordinates: 44.74982,33.87718

Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:51

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