Yeni Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Mytilene, Greece.
Yeni Mosque is a stone structure featuring a rounded vaulted roof made of bricks that spans the main prayer hall. A medrese and the mufti's residence occupy the garden area of the property.
The building was constructed in the late 19th century following an earthquake that damaged the main mosque in 1867. It served as a place of worship until the 1920s, when circumstances led to its closure.
The building displays Ottoman architectural elements with high domes, half-domes, and interior walls decorated with detailed patterns. These decorations reflect the artistic traditions that shaped the daily life of the community who once gathered here.
The building is not open to regular visitors but can be accessed during specific cultural events and art exhibitions organized by local authorities. It helps to check in advance about current viewing opportunities.
Following the population exchange between Greece and Turkey in the 1920s, the building lost its congregation and subsequently lost its roof and minaret during World War II. Today it stands as a silent witness to this turbulent period and serves as a venue for cultural exhibitions.
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