Yesil Mosque and Tomb, Bursa — Year of Wonders

Yesil Cami, "Green Mosque" AND TOMB, BURSA

Built c. 1420. Also known as the Mosque of Mehmed I. Located in the city of Bursa, the second capital of the Ottoman Empire. Part of a larger complex that included a tomb, madrasah, hammam and kitchens. Takes its name from the green tiles that cover its interior, creating a mysterious underwater mood.

Exterior, Yesil Mosque — Exterior, Yesil Mosque

Maqarna above Yesil mosque entrance

Tiled alcove ceiling, Yesil Mosque — Tiled alcove ceiling, Yesil Mosque

Tiled alcove ceiling, Yesil Mosque — Tiled alcove ceiling, Yesil Mosque

Tiled alcove ceiling, Yesil Mosque — Tiled alcove ceiling, Yesil Mosque

Dome, Yesil Mosque — Dome, Yesil Mosque

Entrance Yesil Tomb — Entrance Yesil Tomb

Half dome above entrance, Yesil Tomb — Half dome above entrance, Yesil Tomb

Half dome above entrance, Yesil Tomb — Half dome above entrance, Yesil Tomb

Carved doors, Yesil Tomb — Carved doors, Yesil Tomb

Ceiling, Yesil Tomb — Ceiling, Yesil Tomb

Mihrab, Yesil Tomb — Mihrab, Yesil Tomb

Detail, Mihrab, Yesil Tomb — Detail, Mihrab, Yesil Tomb

Detail, Mihrab, Yesil Tomb — Detail, Mihrab, Yesil Tomb

Wall tiles, Yesil Tomb — Wall tiles, Yesil Tomb

Ceiling, tiled window alcove, Yesil Tomb — Ceiling, tiled window alcove, Yesil Tomb