İskender Pasha Mosque, Trabzon

The mosque features a main structural design resembling the Green Mosque of Iznik, with alternating layers of brick and colored stone in its minaret.

Built in 1559 during the Ottoman period, the mosque underwent substantial modifications in 1882 that resulted in the removal of its original madrasas.

The building combines religious functionality with architectural elements that exemplify the Ottoman period's structural design principles and spiritual traditions.

The stone structure remains open for both prayer services and architectural visits, maintaining its function as an active religious center in Trabzon.

The mosque retains the solitary grave of Iskender Pasha in its grounds, while the surrounding historical cemetery has been completely removed.

GPS coordinates: 41.00590,39.72900

Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:12