Bayrakli Mosque, Samokov
Bayrakli Mosque | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Islam |
Status | Museum |
Location | |
Location | Samokov, Bulgaria |
Geographic coordinates | 42°20′19″N 23°33′29″E / 42.33861°N 23.55806°E |
Architecture | |
Type | Mosque |
Completed | 1845 |
Specifications | |
Dome(s) | 1 |
Minaret(s) | 1 |
Bayrakli Mosque (Bulgarian: Байракли джамия), also known as Yokush Mosque (Bulgarian: Йокуш джамия) is a historical mosque in Samokov, Bulgaria, constructed in 1845.[1]
History
The mosque was built by Koca Hüsrev Mehmed Pasha, who, according to the legend, ordered to erect both a cross and a crescent on the dome of the mosque. In 1966, the mosque was extensively restored. The restoration project was carried out by architect Nikola Mushanov.[1]
Architecture
The prayer hall of the mosque is rectangular (almost square) with the size of 14 metres (46 ft) times 14.5 metres (48 ft). The women's prayer area is located on the balcony. The dome is built on four wooden columns. Frescoes with floral motives were painted over in the 19th century and uncovered during the restoration in 1966. There is one tall minaret next to the building.[1]
Decoration
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Interior of Bayrakli Mosque, Samokov, the prayer hall
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Interior of Bayrakli Mosque, Samokov, Dome decoration
References
- ^ a b c "Самоков, Байракли джамия / Samokov, Bairakli Mosque" (in Bulgarian). narod.ru. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
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