| Bayezid II Mosque | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Region | Central Anatolia |
| Location | |
| Location | Amasya, Turkey |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Islamic, Ottoman architecture |
| Completed | 1486 |
| Minaret(s) | 2 |
Bayezid II Mosque is a historical 15th century Mosque in Amasya, Turkey.[1] 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.[2]
References
40°39′00″N 35°49′37″E / 40.650°N 35.827°E
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