Karaali Mosque

Karaali Mosque

Year Built
16th century
Commissioned By
Hüseyin Agha
Architect
Unknown
Location
Fatih
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Changes After Construction

  1. Karaali Mosque was built as a masjid in the 16th century.

  2. The masjid burned in the 1916 fire, and the structure fell into ruin.

  3. It was rebuilt in 1965–1966 with the support of the public.

  4. During the reconstruction process, a minbar was added and the structure acquired the function of a mosque.

Featured Highlights

  • The structure is also known as Kara Ali Mosque, Hüseyin Ağa Mosque, Kara Halil Mosque, and Kızıl Masjid.

  • The present-day structure has a square plan.

  • Its body is reinforced concrete; the upper covering is a wooden roof with tile covering.

  • The ceiling is wood-covered; the mihrab is ceramic; the minbar and preaching pulpit are wooden.

  • There is a small-scale minaret arrangement on the roof.

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