Мечеть Джерраха Мехмед-паши

The Cerrah Mehmed Pasha Mosque displays a central dome supported by six red granite columns and features intricate tile decorations in green and yellow tones.

The mosque was constructed between 1565 and 1572 under the direction of architect Mimar Sinan, during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.

The mosque complex includes a madrasah and a dershane, serving as an educational center for Islamic studies and traditional Ottoman religious practices.

Located in the Kadirga neighborhood, the mosque maintains regular prayer times and offers visitors access to its courtyard with an ablution fountain.

The eastern wall of the prayer hall contains rare blue and white tiles crafted in the Cuerda seca technique, demonstrating exceptional Ottoman craftsmanship.

GPS coordinates: 41.00791,28.94489

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:23