The Grand Mosque was erected in 1579 by Ibrahim Bey, a member of the Ramazanoğlu family. It was built with blocks of limestone on the plan of rectangle. The longer walls were laid on the east-west axis. There is a courtyard adjacent to the northern wall of the structure with a peristyle and a fountain as architectural elements. The peristyle is covered with a number of small domes. The place offers that special lazy atmosphere enjoyed by many (me for sure!).
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| Grand Mosque's marble entrance * |
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| Landform (Google Earth) N↑ * |
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Minaret in northwestern corner is separated from
the construction * |
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| Floor ornament at entrance * |
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| Fountain, looking from south * |
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Presence of Corinthian capitals heralds former
Roman structure * |
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| Courtyard, looking from north-east * |
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| Courtyard, looking from south-west * |
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| 3-nave interior, looking eastward * |
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| Grave outside western wall * |
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Aforementioned minaret built in 1363 as part of
another mosque * |
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Northeastern corner with minaret turned
into clock tower in 1895 * |
