Trikala, Osman Shah Mosque or Kursum Camii

One of the most beautiful mosques in all Greece, the Osman Shah mosque, known as Kursum Camii, was built by the great architect Sinan, of Greek ancestry. It is his only work found on Greek soil. Built in 1567-68, it was renovated in the 90's and inaugurated in January 1998. Restoration works included the rebuilding of the collapsed portico and of the damaged minaret; also fixing the damaged dome of the octagonal mausoleum south of the main mosque building. The mosque is used as an art gallery and for cultural events.

(Photos: Michael Tziotis)

Osman Shah Mosque photographed from the North	Osman Shah Mosque
Osman Shah Mosque North-Eastern Corner With portico; the St. Constantine Greek- Orthodox church visible in the background	Osman Shah Mosque Western Side With the restored minaret
Osman Shah Mosque South-Western Corner	Osman Shah Mosque Eastern Side
Osman Shah Mosque Portico Restored Ceiling	Osman Shah Mosque Western Side of Portico With Minaret
Osman Shah Mosque View From The West With Mausoleum In The Background	Osman Shah Mosque Octagonal Mausoleum
Osman Shah Mosque Octagonal Mausoleum	Osman Shah Mosque: Inside The Mausoleum
Osman Shah Mosque: Co-existance With St. Constantine Church In The Same Square	Osman Shah Mosque: Mausoleum In The Foreground, Main Mosque Building In The Back
Osman Shah Mosque: Mausoleum In The Foreground, Main Mosque Building In The Back	Osman Shah Mosque: Ancient Sarcophagus in the Mosque's Surrounding Space