İskender Pasha Mosque, Trabzon, Ottoman mosque in Trabzon, Turkey.
Description
The İskender Pasha Mosque is a house of prayer from the Ottoman period in Trabzon with features resembling another famous structure in Iznik. Its exterior shows alternating layers of brick and colored stone, especially visible on the minaret, which displays this characteristic building style.
History
The structure was built in 1559 during Ottoman rule and later underwent major renovation. This rebuilding in 1882 saw the removal of earlier attached buildings that once completed the complex.
Culture
The structure blends religious purpose with architectural choices that reflect Ottoman design thinking. The layout and its spaces reveal how people once organized their spiritual practices and daily routines during that era.
Practical
Visitors should note this is an active place of prayer where dress codes apply. The best time to visit is outside prayer hours for a quieter and more relaxed look around.
Did you know?
The grounds hold the solitary tomb of İskender Pasha, a personal memorial left untouched by the changes around it. The surrounding historical graveyard has vanished entirely, making this single burial spot stand out all the more.
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