Description of the attraction
In the Kemeralti area, next to the market, which is located twenty-two kilometers from the center of Marmaris, there is the Ibrahim Pasha Mosque - another attraction of the city.
The spacious domed mosque of Ibrahim Pasha is a traditional example of Ottoman architecture and is quite popular with pilgrims. Built according to the project, which was developed by the architect Ibrahim Pasha, it is still a place of worship for the townspeople today.
Its construction was completed in 1789. This architectural monument in the period from 1800-1849 attracted the attention of the British, who very often visited the city of the dilapidated castle.
This mosque differs from earlier structures of this kind, and these differences cannot be attributed to European influence. These differences were caused by the need to change something in the style of mosques that had existed for too long. The architect did not try to oppose the Ottoman style, classical for the Turks, but he felt the need for innovations in the construction of mosques in an era of changes. However, the architect's lack of self-confidence and ingenuity led to a distortion of the traditional style of the mosque, the work became more pretentious and mannered.
The symbol of the identity of Marmaris - the Ibrahim Pasha Mosque - has been towering over the city for several centuries.
