Adana Ulu Mosque

The construction of Adana Ulu Mosque began in 1507 by Ramazanoğlu Halil Bey and was completed in 1541 by his son, Piri Mehmet Paşa. The mosque′s architecture reflects Seljuk and Mamluk styles. Its walls are adorned with black and white marble stones. There is one door each on the west and east sides. The western door features a dome with two snake reliefs and an inscription. The eastern door and the pulpit both have inscriptions as well. The tiles dating back to the 16th century are famous. The mosque, which was damaged in the 1998 Adana-Ceyhan earthquake, was restored between 1998 and 2004 and was reopened for worship.

The construction of Adana Ulu Mosque began in 1507 by Ramazanoğlu Halil Bey and was completed in 1541 by his son, Piri Mehmet Paşa.
The mosque′s architecture reflects Seljuk and Mamluk styles. Its walls are adorned with black and white marble stones. There is one door each on the west and east sides. The western door features a dome with two snake reliefs and an inscription. The eastern door and the pulpit both have inscriptions as well. The tiles dating back to the 16th century are famous.
The mosque, which was damaged in the 1998 Adana-Ceyhan earthquake, was restored between 1998 and 2004 and was reopened for worship.