Bayrakli Mosque, Larissa
| Bayrakli Mosque | |
|---|---|
Μπαϊρακλί Τζαμί | |
The former mosque in Larissa | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam (former) |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Status | Abandoned |
| Location | |
| Location | Larissa, Thessaly |
| Country | Greece |
Location of the former mosque in Greece | |
Interactive map of Bayrakli Mosque | |
| Coordinates | 39°38′24″N 22°25′1″E / 39.64000°N 22.41694°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Ottoman |
| Completed | 15th/16th century |
The Bayrakli Mosque (Greek: Μπαϊρακλί Τζαμί, from Turkish: Bayraklı Camii, lit. 'Mosque of the Standard-bearer') is a former mosque in the city of Larissa, in the Thessaly region of Greece. The mosque was completed in the 15th-16th centuries, during the Ottoman-era.
Description
The mosque is situated in the centre of the city, at the junction of Papaflessa and Ossis streets.[1] Its masonry of brick-enclosed ashlar dates it to the 15th/16th centuries, contemporary to the bedesten market.[1] Only two walls of the interior hall survive, incorporated in a modern structure.[1]
The mosque reportedly derived its name from the fact that its imam used to hoist a flag (Turkish bayrak) to give the signal for the other mosques to begin the call to prayer for the faithful.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d Μπαϊρακλί Τζαμί. Municipality of Larissa Cultural Portal (in Greek). Municipality of Larissa. November 17, 2008. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2018.