Veli Pasha Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Ioannina, Greece.
The Veli Pasha Mosque is an Ottoman-era mosque in Ioannina with a central prayer hall topped by a dome and supported by four squinches. The structure features stone walls and was part of a larger complex that included educational and service facilities.
The mosque was built in the late Ottoman period and was later significantly expanded by Veli Pasha. This expansion added new facilities that supported religious life in the city.
The building incorporates Islamic architectural elements that reflect the religious community that once gathered here. The attached madrasa shows how education and worship were connected in a single complex.
The building stands in central Ioannina near other historical structures and is easy to reach on foot. It is best visited during daytime hours when natural light reveals the details of the architecture.
The outer walls display a distinctive pattern made from cut stone blocks arranged in a specific style. The covered entrance porch once featured small open domes that are no longer visible today.
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