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İznik · Place 3 · 101M
Green Mosque
Indoor access needs confirmation
İznik’s Green Mosque is recognised by its minaret decorated with tiles and glazed brick.
Suggested time30 min only if access is confirmed
Elevation & effort101 m · Level walk
Best windowDaytime, after checking access
Walking noteUrban walk
PRACTICAL ACCESS & WALKING METHOD
Walk along Yeşil Cami Sokak near the Nilüfer Hatun Imaret.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT
Begun by Çandarlı Halil Hayrettin Paşa and completed by his son Ali Paşa, the mosque has a domed square prayer hall and a minaret at its northwest corner.
Why visit
Stop to see how different materials and patterns meet on the minaret.
VISITOR TIP — WHAT NOT TO MISS
Viewing the tiled minaret from outside does not require a museum ticket; respect garden boundaries.
