Kazdağlı Mosque

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Kazdağlı Mosque
Kazdağlı Mosque

Kazdağlı Mosque was constructed on the site of old mosque in 1779 by Kazdağlı Mehmet Ağa in the entrance of bazaar of Safranbolu, Turkey. The square planned mosque was constructed with stones and bricks and its upper side was covered with squinched brick dome. Three part last congregation place is situated in front part of the mosque. Middle part of the congregation place is covered with dome and other parts are covered with cavetto vault. Dome and vaults are covered with bricks. The mihrab and minbar of the mosque is designed plain. Minaret, which is situated on right of the entrance, is made of brick and has one balcony. There is no information about the old mosque. In 2004 ownership of the mosque has passed to Head Office of Foundation from Municipality, and restored on same year.

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