Omeriye Mosque, Gothic mosque in Nicosia, Cyprus
The Omeriye Mosque features massive rectangular buttresses, a tall minaret, arches, small domes, and a wooden roof supported by pointed arches.
After serving as the Augustinian monastery of Saint Mary from the 14th century, Ottoman commander Lala Mustafa Pasha converted the structure into a mosque in 1571.
The mosque maintains its function as the primary religious center for Muslims in south Nicosia, serving diplomats, businessmen, and the local Islamic community.
The minaret of the mosque provides access to visitors who want to see panoramic views of Nicosia from its elevated position.
The floor of the mosque contains repurposed tombstones from Lusignan and Venetian nobles who were buried in the original monastery.
Location: Omerie
Inception: 1571
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
GPS coordinates: 35.17192,33.36558
Latest update: March 4, 2025 01:29
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