How to read this monument?
Green Mosque is the most powerful symbol of early Ottoman architecture in Iznik. The building, initiated by Çandarlı Kara Halil Hayreddin Pasha, was completed by his son Ali Pasha at the end of the 14th century. The turquoise and green glazed minaret, which gives its name, is the point where the Seljuk decoration tradition and the new Ottoman architectural language meet.
Don't miss
Examine the glazed brick and tile bands on the minaret from different angles.
Look at the proportions of the single-domed main space and the three-section narthex.
The simple geometry of the cut stone façade deliberately highlights the colorful minaret.
Read about the early Ottoman urban core by visiting the mosque, madrasah and museum area together.
historical background
Iznik Green Mosque was started to be built in 1378 by the Ottoman grand vizier Çandarlı Kara Halil Pasha, and was completed in 1391 during the reign of his son Ali Pasha.
Built by architect Hacı Musa, the building is known for its marble-covered prayer hall of the Early Ottoman period and its minaret decorated with unique turquoise, green and purple tiles.
The rich muqarnas fillings and stonework on the marble portal are the first major example of the use of marble in Ottoman architecture.
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