Hatuniye Külliyesi

Hatuniye Mosque and madrasa

Hatuniye is a historical külliye, an Islamic religious complex, located in the city center of Tokat, Turkey.[1] Its 1485 construction was ordered by Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II in honour of his mother, Gülbahar Hatun. Its facilities include a mosque, an imaret, and a medrese. At present, the mosque is used for prayer and other religious services, while the rest of the complex is open to visits by tourists and the public in general.

  • Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Front
    Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Front
  • Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Son cemaat area
    Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Son cemaat area
  • Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Muqarnas above entrance
    Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Muqarnas above entrance
  • Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Muqarnas above entrance
    Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Muqarnas above entrance
  • Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Muqarnas above entrance close up
    Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Muqarnas above entrance close up
  • Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Decoration at entrance
    Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Decoration at entrance
  • Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Muqarnas and dome above entrance
    Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Muqarnas and dome above entrance
  • Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Side of entrance
    Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Side of entrance
  • Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Decoration to side of entrance
    Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Decoration to side of entrance
  • Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Decoration along front
    Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Decoration along front
  • Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Minaret
    Tokat Hatuniye Mosque Minaret

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References

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  1. ^ "Places to visit: Hatuniye Külliyesi" (in Turkish). Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism. 2014-05-12.


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