Cerrahpaşa Mosque
- Changes the building has undergone since its 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.
- Prominent features of the mosque
- 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.
