Mufti-Jami Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Feodosiia, Russia.
Mufti-Jami Mosque is a square structure measuring about 16 by 16 meters (52 by 52 feet), topped with a central dome and a minaret at its northwestern corner. The brick building displays the characteristic features of Ottoman architecture from its era.
Built in 1637, the structure served as a mosque for over two centuries before its conversion to a Russian Orthodox church after 1783. It was later used as an Armenian Catholic chapel until a 1998 restoration brought it back to its role as a mosque.
The mosque displays a blend of Ottoman and Islamic design elements that reflect the historical connections between this region and Turkish influences. Visitors can observe today how these architectural details tell the story of the place's religious and cultural past.
The building is located near Morsad Park on Karaimska Street and is open to visitors. As an active place of worship, guests should respect prayer times and dress respectfully when entering.
Interior renovations covered original hand-painted patterns with plaster during earlier modifications. The building remains one of the few surviving Ottoman structures from the 17th century in this region.
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