Muş Ulu Mosque (Grand Mosque)

Its story

Located in the Yukarı Çarşı area, a few dozen meters west of the Hacı Şeref Mosque, the mosque is one of three old mosques in the historic core of the city. As it has no inscription, its construction date is not certain; it is reported to have been commissioned by Şeyh Muhammed-i Mağribi, who is known to be buried in its courtyard, and it is dated by its architectural features to the second half of the 14th century. Some sources also state that the building was built on top of an older building. The rectangular main space of rubble stone is covered with a dome in the middle and barrel vaults at the sides; the cut-stone narthex (son cemaat yeri) to the north has three domes. The minaret, damaged in an earthquake, was faithfully repaired in 1968 and 1972. It can be visited on a short walk together with the Alaaddin Bey and Hacı Şeref mosques.

Period

14th century (estimated)

Getting there

Kale neighborhood, Yukarı Çarşı; on foot from the city center

Visit duration

20 minutes

Trip purpose

• Photography
• Day trip

Location

38.73011, 41.48796

Where to eat nearby

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