Helvacıbaşı İskenderağa Mosque
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- Changes after its construction
- The minaret of the mosque, located in the northern corner, collapsed in the 1765 earthquake and was partially repaired in the 18th century baroque style.
- The mosque, which was dismissed from service in 1927 and abandoned for demolition, remained in ruins for many years.
- Until 2018, it was in the form of ruined minarets and wall ruins. As of 2018, the Directorate General of Foundations started revival works and it was rebuilt.
- Prominent features
- Although the building has a square plan, the preaching minbar and pulpit are made of wood.
- The mosque is located within the historical texture where the Kadırga Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Social Complex and the Buhara (Özbek) Dervish Lodge are located.
- The mosque is built of red bricks and attracts attention with its red-tiled roof.
- Its minaret is also made of red brick.
- In the construction inscription of the mosque, it is stated that its construction was completed in 1546.
