Erzurum Lala Mustafa Paşa Mosque

The mosque features four domes at each corner of the structure and contains 28 windows arranged in symmetrical rows along its walls.

Constructed in 1562 under Ottoman rule, this mosque was the first of its kind in Erzurum and established the architectural pattern for subsequent religious buildings.

The mosque includes an octagonal fountain in its courtyard, decorated with stone-carved columns that demonstrate Ottoman craftsmanship of the 16th century.

The prayer hall accommodates large numbers of worshippers, while natural light enters through multiple windows arranged in two distinct levels.

During Russian occupation, bullet impacts damaged the tiles on the lower window pediments, leaving historical marks that remain visible today.

Location: Erzurum

GPS coordinates: 39.90630,41.27310

Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:34