Bayezid II Mosque (Amasya)

Bayezid II Mosque (Amasya)

Bayezid II Mosque (Amasya)
Basic information
Location Turkey Amasya, Turkey
Affiliation Islam
Region Central Anatolia
Architectural description
Architectural type Mosque
Architectural style Islamic, Ottoman architecture
Completed 1486
Specifications
Minaret(s) 2

Bayezid II Mosque (Amasya) is a historical 15th century Mosque in Amasya, Turkey.[1] The mosque was built in 1486 by order of the Ottoman sultan Bayezid II, it is the largest Külliye of the city.

Building

The Mosque has an inverse T plan of the Bursa type mosques, the prayer hall is covered by two domes. It has a portico covered by five domes and two minarets with one balcony. The mosque is part of a larger complex (Külliye) which consists of a Madrasa (Islamic school), fountain, Imaret (public charity kitchen) and a library.[2]

Coordinates: 40°39′00″N 35°49′37″E / 40.650°N 35.827°E / 40.650; 35.827

Sources

  1. Turkey, Verity Campbell, page 471, 2007
  2. Turkey, Verity Campbell, page 471, 2007


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