Frontage

The construction of the mosque began in August, 1609.
The front of the entry was constructed in the same way as that of Süleymaniye's Mosque, with the exception of the torrecillas of the domes of the corners. The court is almost so big as the ownproper mosque and is surrounded by a constant gallery .It possesses relies on space for the ablution in both sides. The hexagonal source fountain that one finds in the center is relatively small compared with the dimensions of the court. The monumental door of access to the court rises from the gallery. His semidome possesses a delicate structure in the shape of stalactites, crowned by a small dome nervada on a drum of great height.
Has several such as material elements brick and stone for exterior and interior coatings of mosaic, series of arches of half a point, classic column as support. The churche is very beautiful and interesting.

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Azul S G.
date:25/sep/09