Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque

The first mosque built in Erzurum during the Ottoman Period, has also been a model for other Ottoman mosques built here.

About this building

Commander of Suleiman the Magnificent, conqueror of Cyprus, Grand Vizier Lala Mustafa Pasha; He had the mosque built in 1562 when he was the Governor of Erzurum. A palace and a primary school were located next to the work belonging to Mimar Sinan, but these have not survived until today.

For more information visit https://www.kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/erzurum/gezilecekyer/lala-pasa-camisi

Key Features

  • Monuments

Visitors information

  • Café within 500m

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