Building Name: | Bayezid II Mosque |
Location: | Amasya, Turkey |
Religious Affiliation: | Islam |
Region: | Central Anatolia |
Architecture Type: | Mosque |
Architecture Style: | Islamic, Ottoman architecture |
Year Completed: | 1486 |
Minaret Quantity: | 2 |
Bayezid II Mosque 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.
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]