Kara (Gazi) Ahmed Pasha Mosque 1565-1572 - History of Islamic Architecture (sitios de interés)

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Istanbul
Kara (Gazi) Ahmed Pasha Mosque
1565-1572
Architect Mimar Sinan

Havier and not as daring as the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque, this mosque is part of a külliye which includes a medrese, a primary school and a tomb The complex was commissioned by Kara Ahmet Pasha, one of Kanuni Sultan Suleyman's sadrazams (Prime Minister). The medrese and the mosque share the same courtyard while the primary school and the tomb are located at a distance from the mosque.

Interior view from upper gallery, looking towards qibla wall

Interior view showing mihrab and minbar



Interior detail; painted wooden ceiling of muezzin's platform (müezzin mahfili)

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Isometric Drawing



Drawing and photos from Archnet.org

Mapa del lugar de interés Kara (Gazi) Ahmed Pasha Mosque 1565-1572

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