| Nakip Mosque | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Municipality | Trabzon |
| Country | Turkey |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
The Molla Nakip Mosque is a mosque in Pazarkapi district of Trabzon, Turkey.
| Nakip Mosque | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Municipality | Trabzon |
| Country | Turkey |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
The Molla Nakip Mosque is a mosque in Pazarkapi district of Trabzon, Turkey.
It was built in the 10th or 11th century, during Byzantine times as a church, and received its present name and function after the Ottoman conquest of the city in 1461. The north entrance was built by the Ottomans. In 1975 a large restoration took place and the ceiling was covered with concrete. The building has three naves and their apses are made of ancient stone blocks. [1]
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