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Complex of Mehmed I, Ottoman mosque complex in Bursa, Turkey

The Yesil Kulliye features a central mosque, madrasa, tomb, and imaret, showcasing Ottoman architectural elements with intricate tile decorations throughout its structures.

Construction of the complex began in 1419 under Sultan Mehmed I, marking a period when Bursa served as the capital of the expanding Ottoman Empire.

The mosque remains an active religious center where local residents gather for daily prayers while international visitors examine its architectural features.

Located at the intersection of Yesil and Emir Sultan Streets, the complex includes a museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts in its former madrasa.

The complex exhibits ceramic tiles created by artisans from Tabriz under Muhammad Majnun, displaying a transition from Timurid to Ottoman artistic styles.

Location: Bursa

Inception: 1420

Architectural style: Ottoman architecture

Part of: Bursa and Cumalıkızık: the Birth of the Ottoman Empire

GPS coordinates: 40.18384,29.06196

Latest update: March 6, 2025 08:57

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