Imaret of Komotini

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Imaret of Komotini, Ottoman mosque and archaeological site in Komotini, Greece.

The Imaret of Komotini features Byzantine brick-enclosed masonry techniques and follows a T-shaped layout with multiple domes and detailed stone decorations.

Built between 1360 and 1400 by Ottoman commander Gazi Ahmed Evrenos, the structure incorporated elements from a previous Byzantine church dedicated to Hagia Sophia.

The building transformed from an Ottoman charitable institution into the Ecclesiastical Museum of Maroneia and Komotini, displaying religious artifacts from the 16th century.

The museum exhibits a collection of icons, sacred vessels, vestments, and manuscripts from local churches in the Rhodope region of Greece.

Between 1924 and 1973, sections of this religious complex served as both an ice factory and an electric lighting service facility for Komotini.

Location: Komotini Municipality

Architectural style: Islamic architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.11921,25.40203

Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:30

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