The Yörgüç Paşa Camii was built in 1428, on initiative of Yörgüç Paşa, a Beylerbeyi (= ‘Commander of commanders’, this means: regional governor) and vizier of sultan Murat II. It was restored in 1976.

On the picture: The entrance hall, with shoe racks where worshippers and visitors leave their shoes when entering the mosque. The building inscription is to be found above the main entrance. The smaller door on the left leads into a domed room, which has no connection with the prayer hall; it could be used for community services, such as providing shelter to travellers.

Correspondent: J.M.Criel, Antwerpen.
Source: ‘Vakıf Abideler ve eski Eserler’ - Vakıflar Genel Müdürlüğü, Ankara 1983