Banya Bashi Mosque, Ottoman mosque in central Sofia, Bulgaria
The quadrangular building features a central dome, four corner domes, a minaret, and walls constructed from stone and red bricks.
Built in 1566 by architect Mimar Sinan under the patronage of Molla Efendi Kadi Seyfullah during the Ottoman Empire's presence in Bulgaria.
The mosque represents Ottoman architectural elements while incorporating aspects found in Byzantine structures, including the design of the prayer hall.
Located on Maria Luiza Boulevard near the Central Mineral Baths, the mosque holds Friday prayers for 700 worshippers and holiday services for 1200 people.
The mosque received its name from the adjacent thermal springs and remains the only functioning medieval Islamic temple in Sofia.
Location: Oborishte District
Inception: 1566
Architects: Mimar Sinan
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 42.69665,23.32189
Latest update: May 17, 2025 12:04
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