Alexandroupolis Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Alexandroupolis, Greece
Alexandroupolis Mosque is a building with a square marble prayer hall whose walls and columns feature intricate engravings and inscriptions throughout. It has a single minaret on its western side and houses the marble tomb of an Ottoman military leader.
The building was constructed before 1895 and officially opened in 1906, initially accompanied by an Islamic school. It was reconstructed following two arson attacks in the 20th century that damaged the structure.
The mosque serves as a place of worship for Alexandroupolis' Muslim community and represents religious diversity in Western Thrace. It remains an active spiritual center that visitors can observe while respecting prayer times.
The building is located on Kassandras Street and is accessible to visitors outside of prayer times. Visitors should wear appropriate clothing and respect any ongoing religious activities.
The building predates the founding of Alexandroupolis itself and stands among the few surviving Ottoman religious structures in the region. Its presence indicates the area had established importance long before the city was officially established.
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