Selimpaşa Mosque
Changes After Construction:
- It was damaged in the great fire that occurred in August 1817.
- After being repaired in 1818 with the financial support of the Prince of Moldavia, it was rebuilt in 1820.
- It is thought to have undergone various additional repairs and arrangements over time.
- It was converted into a mosque by adding a mihrab, minbar and minaret in 1933. During the same period, some verses were written in the interior of the building.
- The building was restored between 2007-2009.
Prominent Features:
- It was built as a historical Greek Orthodox church.
- It is known among the public as the Church of St. Georgios (Aya Yorgi).
- It has classical church architecture elements such as stone walls and an apse.
- After the fire and repairs, it continued to provide service at the same location.
