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Haji Özbek Mosque
Haji Özbek Mosque
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Haji Özbek Mosque
Haji Özbek Mosque is a historical mosque located in the town of İznik in Bursa Province, Turkey. It was built by Haci Özbek bin Muhammed in 1333 AD during the reign of the Ottoman Sultan Orhan Ghazi. The mosque is distinguished for its architectural design, which combines Islamic and Byzantine architecture.
Site Information
Country: Turkey
District: Bursa Province
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
Site History: 14th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
UNESCO Tentative List
Part of: İznik
Date of Submission: 2014
Exact Location
Elevation: 103 m
UNESCO
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