Seyit-Settar Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Simferopol, Crimea.
The Seyit-Settar Mosque is an Ottoman-style prayer building in Simferopol with several structures spread across its grounds. The complex includes a main prayer hall, classrooms, student sleeping quarters, and administrative spaces all arranged within a single compound.
The building was constructed in 1850 by Seit Settar Celebi, a prominent leader of Simferopol, and served as an active prayer house for many decades. After a long pause when it was repurposed for other uses, it underwent complete renovation and returned to religious function in the 2010s.
The mosque serves as a gathering space where the local community learns Islamic teachings and Arabic language in daily classes. You can observe groups studying together in its rooms, making it an active center for religious education.
The site is accessible during daytime hours, particularly when classes are running in Arabic language and religious study. Visitors should be aware that some areas may have restricted access during specific activities or prayer times.
The building was designed in the mid-1800s following Ottoman architectural principles, giving its form and details a distinctive look that differs notably from religious structures built later in the region. This design reflects craftsmanship traditions from an earlier era.
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