Sunday, 19 April 2026
The Resplendent Design of Amberreis Mosque

The Resplendent Design of Amberreis Mosque

Late Ottoman era structure.

It is located in Monument Square. When the old mosque on the site was ruined, it was rebuilt in its original location in 1911 during Arifi Pasha's tenure as the Governor of Konya. It is constructed with Gödene stone. It has a rectangular plan and is covered with a pitched wooden roof. It has four windows on the east and west facades, and two windows on the north and south facades. All the windows are designed in a similar manner, featuring large rectangular-shaped windows at the bottom and small arched windows at the top.

 

The corners of the structure and the eaves level are adorned with a projecting cornice that runs along the walls. Additionally, a narrow band divides the facades horizontally, passing through the upper level of the large windows. The upper part of this band is covered with turquoise-colored ceramic tiles. The building features a broad eave.

 

There is no decoration, including the balcony, on the minaret. Access to the balcony is provided by a staircase with a few steps. On the north facade of the last congregational area, there is a central large pointed arch opening, while on the sides, there is an arrangement similar to the window systems applied on the facades.

 

The ceiling is designed with wooden boards arranged in geometric compositions. The central mihrab on the south wall is covered with ceramic tiles. The lower part of the border features geometric patterns, while the rest of it is adorned with floral and calligraphic decorations.

 

The minbar, located in the southwest corner, is made of wood and exhibits an elegant appearance. The backrest section features curved-cut techniques with intertwining branch motifs. It stands out as a mosque built in the neoclassical style, which was particularly applied in civil architecture in Konya. The mosque's second construction inscription from 1911 is preserved in the museum.