Alaca Imaret Mosque

Thessaloniki, Greece

Alaca Imaret Mosque or Ishak Pasha Mosque (literally the 'colourful mosque') was built by order of Ishak Pasha in 1484 or 1487. It consists of a mosque with an imaret (public charity kitchen). The mosque and imaret are not in use anymore. The mosque has a reverse T plan common to early Ottoman architecture, the prayer hall is covered by two large domes, it has a portico covered by five smaller domes. It had one minaret, which was destroyed after 1912, after Thessaloniki was liberated by the Greek Army and became part of the modern Greek state.

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Religious sites in Greece

Address

Kassandrou 91-93, Thessaloniki, Greece

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Details

Founded: 1484
Category: Religious sites in Greece

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Jacob LED (5 years ago)
This mosque is made more then 500 years ago, survived many wars and crisis' but it's getting rotten in 21st century. I am sure something is wrong here. I was here 2 years ago and came this year again to see how it is doing. I can only confirm with my pictures. It is in a nice neighbourhood, it has a great garden and I am sure if it would have any social function the neighbourhood would benefit from its old spirit. Even if it's just a concert hall or library or whatever.. but please, please, please, don't let history rotten Greece. Keep them safe. It is a part of your beautiful country and history.

Anthony Manmohan (5 years ago)
A historical mosque 1484 in need of renovation build by Ishak Pasha Grand Vizier of the Ottoman empire.

Ana Jelic (6 years ago)
Beautiful Mosque. Too shame it has graffiti on ot.,trash around. It should be cleaned and make punishment that will cost 1.000.000 €

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