Cezayirli Gazi Hasan Paşa Mosque (Koltukçular Mosque)
- Changes the building has undergone since its construction
- The mosque was built in the 18th century by the Grand Admiral Cezayirli Gazi Hasan Pasha.
- Over time, it was rebuilt in reinforced concrete, losing its original architecture in the process.
- A restoration work was carried out in 2021. During this process, structural reinforcement, lead and zinc works on the roof, woodwork and coating repair, fountain repair and hand-drawn gold leaf works were completed.
- Prominent features of the mosque
- The mosque was built on a square plan and has a single minaret.
- The first two floors of the four-story building are used as a mosque, while the other two floors are used as lodgings.
- The interior contains the most beautiful examples of Baroque hand-drawn art of the period and calligraphy by the calligraphers Ömer Vasfi Effendi and Osman Hilmi Effendi.
- The mosque was built with masonry and wood construction, and the hand-drawn decorations in the Harim section are particularly striking.
- Inside the mosque is a coffin dating back to the 15th century, which shows that the structure has a historical depth.
