Hamza Bey Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Thessaloniki, Greece
Description
Hamza Bey Mosque is a stone-built structure with a central dome and Islamic architectural details located in central Thessaloniki. The building features carefully carved stone elements throughout, showing the traditional design of Ottoman-era mosques.
History
The structure was built in 1460 during Ottoman occupation of the city. Following the population exchange between Greece and Turkey in the 1920s, the building underwent a major change in purpose and use.
Culture
The building demonstrates the Ottoman presence that shaped Thessaloniki for centuries through its design and structure. It stands as a tangible reminder of the city's multilayered religious and social past.
Practical
The building is protected as an archaeological site and can be viewed from the outside. Visit during daytime when you can see the stone structure and details clearly without obstruction.
Did you know?
After its conversion, the building became known as the Alkazar cinema, and this alternative name still echoes its transformed past. The second identity reveals how the space was completely repurposed following the historical upheaval.
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