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Mosque in Amasya, Turkey
Bayezid II Mosque
Amasya İkinci Beyazıt Külliyesi
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
MunicipalityAmasya
CountryTurkey
Bayezid II Mosque, Amasya is located in TurkeyBayezid II Mosque, AmasyaShown within Turkey
Geographic coordinates40°39′00″N 35°49′37″E / 40.650°N 35.827°E / 40.650; 35.827
Architecture
Typemosque
StyleOttoman
Completed1486
Minaret(s)2

The Bayezid II Mosque (Turkish: Amasya İkinci Beyazıt Külliyesi) is a historical 15th century Mosque in Amasya, Turkey. The mosque was built in 1486 by order of the Ottoman sultan Bayezid II, it is the largest Külliye of the city.

Building

The Mosque has an inverse T plan of the Bursa type mosques, the prayer hall is covered by two domes. It has a portico covered by five domes and two minarets with one balcony. The mosque is part of a larger complex (Külliye) which consists of a Madrasa (Islamic school), fountain, Imaret (public charity kitchen) and a library.

References

  1. Turkey, Verity Campbell, page 471, 2007
  2. Turkey, Verity Campbell, page 471, 2007
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