Sancaktar Hayrettin Mescidi

Sancaktar Hayrettin Mosque
Alternative Names
Sancaktar Hayrettin Camii
Azize Gastria Monastery
Μονῆ τῶν Γαστρίων Monē tōn Gastríōn
Monastery of Gastria
Date
14th century
Work Type
Material/Technique

It is believed that this mosque was formerly part of a monastery, however, tracing the origins of this particular site has not proved successful. It is known that it was converted into a mosque not long after the fall of Constantinople by Sancaktar Hayrettin under the reign of Mehmed II.

References

  • Panorama Tour