Grand Mosque of Manisa, Ottoman mosque in Şehzadeler, Turkey.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Şehzadeler).
Folkart Towers
28 km
Mount Sipylus
5.1 km
Mistral Office Tower
28.2 km
Mount Yamanlar
24.5 km
Homeros Valley
20.5 km
Muradiye Mosque
217 m
Bilal Saygılı Mosque
24 km
Point Bornova
27.5 km
Aşık Veysel Recreation Area
24.8 km
Manisa relief
6.2 km
Karagöl Nature Park
19.2 km
Paterson Mansion
24.7 km
Manisa Archeology Museum
240 m
Kuva-yi Milliye and the Republic Monument
6.1 km
Bornova Aşık Veysel Heykeli
25 km
Saint Mary Magdalene Anglican Church
24.3 km
Saint Mary's Catholic Church
24.2 km
Sultan Mosque
372 m
Bornova Futbolcu Heykeli
24.9 km
Laskaris Palace
19.9 km
İvaz Paşa Mosque
704 m
Ege University Observatory
27.3 km
Edwards Villa
24.2 km
Manisa Clock Tower
35 m
Green Mansion
25 km
Çeşnigir Mosque
418 m
Niobe's Rock
619 m
Büyük Park
24.6 km
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes