Uşak Grand Mosque
Uşak Grand Mosque | |
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Uşak Ulu Camii | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
District | Central |
Province | Uşak |
Location | |
Country | Turkey |
Geographic coordinates | 38°40′47″N 29°24′17″E / 38.67972°N 29.40472°E |
Architecture | |
Completed | 15th century |
Specifications | |
Dome(s) | 1 main + 2 x 3 side |
Dome dia. (outer) | 10 m (33 ft) |
Minaret(s) | 1 |
Materials | Stone |
Uşak Grand Mosque (Turkish: Uşak Ulu Camii) is a historic mosque in Uşak City, Uşak Province, Turkey.
The Grand Mosque is situated in the center of Uşak.[1][2]
History
Although its construction year is unknown, the architectural characteristics indicate that it was built during the
Architecture
The mosque underwent a major architectural change in the 19th century. It was decorated in the Ottoman Imperial architectural style and a narthex was added. The mosque is constructed in ashlar. A graveyard is situated east of the mosque. The courtyard, which is at a lower level in relation to the road, is paved with stone. The narthex has three gates, and is topped by five domes on octagonal base supported by thick stone columns carrying pointed arches. In the later time, a glass wall was constructed in front of the columns so that they remain behind.[1][2]
The rectangular-formed prayer hall has the dimensions 18.50 m × 22 m (60.7 ft × 72.2 ft). The main dome has a diameter of 10 m (33 ft), and is flanked on both sides by three smaller domes. The stone-carved mihrab widely lost its originality after it was decorated in the Ottoman Imperial architectural style. Some parts of the original minbar were affixed to the new one.[1][2]
Although a unique building, Uşak Grand Mosque has interesting similarities of architectural plan with
The mosque was closed to worship for restoration purposes for a period of ten months in August 2015.[2]