Gazi Hasan Pasha Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Kos, Greece
The Gazi Hasan Pasha Mosque is a mosque in Kos, Greece, with a prominent minaret at its northwest corner and large arched windows across its roughly 23 by 17 meter cubic form. The structure displays characteristic Ottoman construction techniques throughout its design.
This structure was built between 1776 and 1786 and used materials from a nearby basilica as well as elements from the Baptistry of Saint John for its construction. The practice of reusing earlier architectural elements was common in the region during that period.
The interior prayer space displays white marble decoration with geometric and floral patterns reflecting Islamic design from the Ottoman period. These ornamental details shape how the prayer hall appears and reveal the craftsmanship typical of that time.
The building sits near the Tree of Hippocrates in central Kos and is easy to reach from the city center. Currently access is not possible as the structure sustained damage in the 2017 earthquake and requires repair.
A fourteen-sided white marble fountain stands north of the structure with a dome supported by arches and columns made from ancient architectural materials. This fountain demonstrates how craftspeople repurposed old building stones for new functions.
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