Tarsus Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Tarsus, Turkey
Tarsus Mosque is a mosque in central Tarsus featuring a monumental marble gate that opens into a courtyard. The interior is supported by fourteen stone columns and covered by sixteen domes that illuminate the prayer hall.
This mosque was built in 1579 under Ibrahim Bey of the Ramadanid dynasty during Ottoman rule. It replaced an earlier structure that had stood on the site since the ninth century.
Prayer gatherings take place beneath the sixteen domes that define the interior and flood the space with soft light. Visitors immediately notice how the marble pulpit and the Persian arches structure the prayer hall and guide the eye upward.
The site is located in central Tarsus near the Kirkkaşık Bedesten market and is easily reached on foot. Keep in mind this is an active place of worship where appropriate clothing and behavior are expected.
The courtyard contains tombs of historical figures including Al-Ma'mun and Seth, who is revered in religious traditions. These burial sites draw visitors interested in both Ottoman and earlier religious history.
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