Cenabi Ahmet Paşa Mosque

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Cenabi Ahmet Paşa Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Altındağ, Turkey.

The mosque features a central dome supported by walls, incorporating 32 pointed-arch windows and 16 additional openings in the drum section.

Commissioned by Anatolia governor Cenabi Ahmet Pasha and completed in 1565, this religious structure represents the architectural expertise of Mimar Sinan.

The interior space presents white marble elements, including a mihrab with crown decorations and handcrafted calligraphy on various surfaces.

The mosque complex includes a tomb and cemetery area, remaining open for prayers and receiving visitors throughout the day.

The building utilizes Ankara stones as primary construction material, with three large arches supporting lead-covered domes in the courtyard section.

Location: Altındağ

Inception: 1565

Architects: Mimar Sinan

Architectural style: Ottoman architecture

GPS coordinates: 39.93667,32.87061

Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:25

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