Trabzon: Mosque
Places and attractions in the Mosque category
Hagia Sophia
The Hagia Sophia in Trabzon, Turkey, is a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry, echoing the grandeur of its more famous namesake in Istanbul. This stunning example of Byzantine architecture, functioning as a church, was built in the 13th century and stands...
Fatih Mosque
Nestled in the historic city of Trabzon on Turkey's Black Sea coast, the Fatih Mosque is an emblem of the region's rich cultural tapestry. This mosque, which was originally the Church of Panagia Chrysokephalos during the Byzantine era, stands as a testament to the...
New Friday Mosque
The New Juma Mosque is a mosque in Trabzon, Turkey. It was built during Byzantine times as the Hagios Eugenios Church, dedicated to Saint Eugenius, the patron saint of the city. Following the capture of the city by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror in 1461, like many churches in that city it was converted to a mosque.
İskender Pasha Mosque
İskender Pasha Mosque is a 16th-century built Ottoman mosque in Trabzon, Turkey. The madrasas in its courtyard no longer exist, and the old graveyard in the west has been done away, leaving only the grave of Iskender Pasha.