Kara Ahmed Pasha Mosque

The mosque features a central dome measuring 12 meters in diameter, supported by six red granite columns with three distinct galleries inside the structure.

Built between 1555 and 1572 under the design of architect Mimar Sinan, the mosque was commissioned during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.

The interior walls display intricate mid-16th century blue and white tiles, with the western gallery ceiling painted in red, blue, gold, and black patterns.

The mosque complex includes prayer halls, medrese cells, a main classroom, and ablution fountains for religious ceremonies and educational activities.

This religious structure represents the last imperial building in Istanbul to incorporate cuerda seca tilework, a specialized technique for controlling glaze application.

GPS coordinates: 41.02124,28.92879

Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:24