Mosque

Şehsuvar Bey Mosque

It was renovated in the 19th century with reinforced concrete and arabesque architectural style, but its architectural originality was lost.
It was left dilapidated and unused in the 1930s.
In 1954, the building was revived with the contributions of the public.
When the terrorist attack on the Neve Shalom Synagogue happened in 2003, it was slightly damaged and minor changes were made afterwards.
A comprehensive restoration was initiated by the Directorate General of Foundations in 2014, its minaret was partially dismantled and rebuilt, its roof was replaced, wooden floors were added instead of concrete floors, and the restoration was completed in 2016.

The mosque, which has no dome and a tile roof, has a projecting mihrab and its walls are made of cut stone and brick. The wooden ceiling, plaster mihrab, wooden minbar and pulpit of the building offer simple but historical details.
To the left of the entrance door is a single-balcony minaret made of brick. The minaret has an angular cut stone and brick base.
As a part of the restoration that began in 2014, the roof of the mosque was renewed, wooden floors and stairs were added, and the original architectural elements were retained.
Dating back to the reign of Mehmed the Conqueror, the mosque is located on the same street as the Neve Şalom Synagogue in the Şahkulu District, reflecting the culture of different religions and cultures living side by side.