Şahabettin İmaret Mosque

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Şahabettin İmaret Mosque, Ottoman mosque in central Plovdiv, Bulgaria

The Şahabettin İmaret Mosque displays traditional Ottoman design elements with a grand dome, spacious prayer hall, and decorative calligraphic inscriptions on its walls.

Built in 1445 by Sehabuddin Pasa, a governor-general and vizier of the Ottoman Empire, the mosque formed part of a larger complex near the Maritsa River.

The mosque stands as a center for Islamic practices in Plovdiv, hosting regular prayer services and religious celebrations for the local Muslim community.

The mosque welcomes visitors throughout the day, with access available through the main entrance near the pedestrian bridge crossing the Maritsa River.

The structure incorporates local Bulgarian building materials with traditional Ottoman architectural techniques, creating a distinct fusion of regional construction methods.

Location: Plovdiv

Inception: 1445

Architectural style: Ottoman architecture

GPS coordinates: 42.15239,24.74667

Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:29

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