Grand Mosque of Manisa, Ottoman mosque in Şehzadeler, Turkey.
The Grand Mosque of Manisa is an Ottoman place of worship with a central dome supported by half-domes and two tall minarets. The building is made of stone and brick and shapes the district with its prominent form.
The mosque was built in the 14th century as Manisa grew into an important administrative center of the empire. It represents a phase of architectural development that combined regional and imperial influences.
The building served for centuries as a center for religious study and offered meals to students and travelers. These functions made it an important place of community life in the city.
Visitors must remove their shoes and women should cover their hair before entering the prayer hall. The building is open daily, but access is limited during prayer times.
The interior is decorated with Iznik tiles and Venetian oil lamps, showing how trade routes connected the empire during construction. This rare blend of materials from different regions makes the space particularly noteworthy.
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