Changes After Construction
In 1763, the mosque underwent its first serious restoration.
The narthex and the women's gallery, which were enlarged with wooden construction by Sultan Mahmud II, were expanded.
In 1940, an extensive repair was carried out, resulting in the renewal of the minaret.
In the modern period, the vaulted shop section on the lower floor of the mosque is used as a cafe-restaurant.
The Directorate General of Foundations of the Republic of Turkey started restoration works for the Hacı Kemalettin Mosque and its shops in 2019. The restoration was completed in 2021 after stone works, reinforcement, wood and minaret works and landscaping in the mosque had been made.
Featured Highlights
The mosque, which has a square-shaped plan and an upper-story structure, has walls made of stone and brick, and a roof made of wood and covered with Marseille tiles.
Located to the north of the building is a single-balcony stone minaret, detailed with rococo decorations in baroque and empire styles, with columns bearing rococo capitals.
There is the fountain built by Benlizade Reşit Efendi in 1777 and a prayer area behind it.
The interior is notable for its stained glass windows and baroque decorations.
