The Bayezid II Mosque (Turkish: Amasya İkinci Beyazıt Külliyesi) is a historical 15th century Mosque in Amasya, Turkey.[1] The mosque was built in 1486 by order of the Ottoman sultan Bayezid II, it is the largest Külliye of the city.
| Bayezid II Mosque | |
|---|---|
Amasya İkinci Beyazıt Külliyesi | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Municipality | Amasya |
| Country | Turkey |
  Shown within Turkey | |
| Geographic coordinates | 40°39′00″N 35°49′37″E / 40.650°N 35.827°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Style | Ottoman |
| Completed | 1486 |
| Minaret(s) | 2 |
Building
editThe Mosque has an inverse T plan of the Bursa type mosques, the prayer hall is covered by two domes. It has a portico covered by five domes and two minarets with one balcony. The mosque is part of a larger complex (Külliye) which consists of a Madrasa (Islamic school), fountain, Imaret (public charity kitchen) and a library.[2]
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