Changes After Construction
It was damaged by fire in 1659, an earthquake in 1765, and a fire again in 1781.
As a result of a lightning strike in 1820, its minaret was renovated and its cone was remade of stone.
Extensive restorations were carried out in 1892, 1958-1960 and 1979; the narthex and the fountain were rebuilt.
It reached its current state with the restoration carried out in 2006-2007.
Featured Highlights
It is also known as Cerrah Mehmed Pasha Mosque.
In the classical Ottoman architectural style, it has a square plan, a single minaret and a large dome resting on six columns.
The interior of the dome is completely decorated with hand-drawn ornaments.
There are original green Iznik tiles in the mihrab. The mihrab facade is decorated with Iznik border tiles.
Cerrah Mehmed Pasha and his son are buried in the octagonal shrine in the courtyard.
It contains a timing room, a sundial and a well which is still in use today.
The fountain, which was repaired in 1978, and the timing room, which was restored in 1989, are noteworthy.
