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Murat Pasha Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Aksaray district, Istanbul, Turkey.

The Murat Pasha Mosque features two identical domes measuring 10.5 meters in diameter, rising 21 meters above the rectangular prayer space.

Built in 1471 under the commission of Hass Murad Pasha, the mosque was completed after his death by his brother Mesih Pasha during Sultan Mehmed II's reign.

This religious structure incorporates traditional Ottoman architectural elements, including a rectangular prayer hall, a narthex entrance, and intricate brick patterns.

The mosque remains open to visitors and worshippers, situated between two main roads in the Fatih district at coordinates 41.010266°N and 28.949001°E.

The mosque's construction combines brick and stone materials in its exterior, featuring a single minaret and a portico that enhances its architectural composition.

Location: Aksaray

Inception: 1471

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 41.01027,28.94900

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:12

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