Kara Musa Pasha Mosque

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Kara Musa Pasha Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Rethymno, Greece.

The square structure includes remnants of a minaret base, a dome-covered fountain with dual entrances, and a vaulted funerary building in the courtyard.

Built in the 1680s on the location of a former Venetian monastery dedicated to Saint Barbara, following the Ottoman conquest of Rethymno in 1646.

The building represents the transition from Venetian to Ottoman architectural elements, marking a significant period in Cretan religious transformation.

The mosque remains closed to visitors, but the exterior can be viewed while exploring other monuments within Rethymno's historic district.

A fountain with two entrances stands next to the mosque, connecting Arkadiou Street to the inner courtyard where Ottoman tombstones remain visible.

Location: Rethymno Municipality

GPS coordinates: 35.36658,24.47891

Latest update: March 6, 2025 04:35

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