Changes After Construction
The foundation charter of the first structure which was built as a masjid was registered under the name Uzun Şüca in 1477.
In 1971, the upper side and the cone sections of the minaret were repaired; during this time, it remained in ruins for six years.
It was damaged in the 1999 Marmara earthquake and subsequently underwent extensive repairs.
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Uzun Şuca (Uzun Şucaeddin), who was known as the Ceremonial Chief (tr: Şatır) of Mehmed the Conqueror and by participating in the conquest of Istanbul, is buried in the mosque garden.
It draws attention with its masonry, octagonal and single-domed structure. Its 100 square meter interior area is illuminated by large windows.
There are plaques written in Naskh calligraphy inside the mosque. The mihrab, the minbar and the pulpit are made of marble.
It has a single-balcony minaret made of cut stone. There is an ornamental belt with a star motif in the middle of its body.
Fuad Pasha's tomb is also located in the courtyard of the mosque which is also known as Keçecizade Fuad Pasha Mosque.
