Merzifonlu Kara Mustafa Paşa Mosque

Merzifonlu Kara Mustafa Paşa Mosque

Year Built
1666-1679
Commissioned By
Merzifonlu Kara Mustafa Pasha (Grand Vizier during the reign of Mehmed IV)
Architect
Unknown
Location
Zeytinburnu
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Changes After Construction

  1. It underwent extensive repairs in 1780

  2. It is stated that it was originally an elevated, upper-storey planned building, but lost this feature as a result of subsequent repairs

  3. It was restored by Zeytinburnu Municipality between 2011-2015.

Featured Highlights

  • It is also known as the “Kasaplar Masjid” and “İskele Masjid”

  • It was built in the 17th century classical Ottoman architectural tradition

  • It offers a simple, solid appearance from the outside with its stone walls and tile roof

  • The brick body of the minaret is painted red, it is cylindrical and has a single balcony

  • The interior is simply furnished with wooden flooring and railings

  • The historical personality of Merzifonlu Kara Mustafa Pasha gives the mosque a special importance.

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