Fethiye Mosque, Ottoman mosque near port in Nafpaktos, Greece.
The Fethiye Mosque is a domed structure near Nafpaktos port featuring characteristic Ottoman architectural design. The building contains a rectangular prayer hall with dome supports that remain intact today.
The structure was built in 1499 following the Ottoman capture of the port city from Venetian forces under sultan's orders. This conquest marked a turning point in the city's history and the beginning of a new era for the region.
The building's name refers to conquest and marks how life in the city transformed after Ottoman rule arrived. Visitors can see how the interior space was organized and sense the role it once held in the community.
The building now serves as an exhibition space with rotating displays of regional art and historical objects throughout the year. Check locally about current exhibitions and opening hours before planning your visit.
The original minaret that once crowned this structure is now missing, making it visually distinct from typical mosque buildings of its era. The absent tower tells its own story about how the region transformed over centuries.
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