Bayezid II Mosque, Amasya explained

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.

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]

References

40.65°N 35.827°W

Notes and References

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