Serhazin Süleyman Ağa Mosque
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Changes after its construction
- A well was added to the garden in 1648.
- It was repaired by the Minister of Zahire* Arif Efendi in 1826-1827.
- It lost much of its originality during the extensive restoration in 1960.
Prominent features
- It has a rectangular plan and bears the typical features of classical Ottomanneighbourhood mosques.
- It is a building with a single minaret and a single balcony.
- The mihrab and the minbar were built by important people in the historical context.
- There is a prayer room, fountain and well in the courtyard
- In the interior, the large-sized chandelier (Kandil) draws attention; it gives the mosque anaesthetic appearance with its gold-colored metal parts.
- The mihrab has an arch structure enriched with tile decorations; dark blue and bluetones dominate.
- White painted walls and high windows give the interior a spacious and brightatmosphere.
- The women gallery (upper floor) is separated by wooden lattice and railing details.
- The minbar has simple woodwork, and the Turkish flag detail can be seen on it.
- The carpets used as floor covering complement the general bright atmosphere of the space with their light blue-green tones.
