Last updated on December 21, 2023.

The Muradiye Mosque (Muradiye Camii) is the least visited of the important Ottoman mosques in Edirne. It’s located to the northeast of the historic city center, a straight shot down Mimar Sinan Street (Mimar Sinan Caddesi) from the Selimiye Mosque.

Muradiye Camii in Edirne, Turkey
Muradiye Mosque

 

History

The Muradiye Mosque was built by Sultan Murad II and completed in 1435. It was once part of a larger complex that included a soup kitchen and elementary school, but those buildings no longer exist. Earthquakes have damaged the mosque over the years, and it has been repaired each time. The minaret itself has been rebuilt several times, and the current one dates back to 1957.

 

Prayer Hall

Upon entering, you’ll see the mosque’s original Iznik tiles. The disproportionately large mihrab is covered in priceless tiles as well. The tiles on the mihrab are very similar to those of the Green Mosque in Bursa, so it’s believed that they were made by the same team of craftsmen.

Muradiye Camii in Edirne, Turkey
Prayer hall
Muradiye Camii in Edirne, Turkey
Iznik tiles
Mihrab at the Muradiye Camii in Edirne, Turkey
Mihrab
Mihrab at the Muradiye Camii in Edirne, Turkey
Mihrab

There are also parts of the plaster walls that have been uncovered revealing beautiful Islamic artwork. The artwork was whitewashed but the reason is unknown.

Muradiye Camii in Edirne, Turkey
Uncovered Islamic artwork
Muradiye Camii in Edirne, Turkey
Iznik tile

 

Ping Pong?

What’s my favorite feature of the mosque? The ping pong table in a room off to the side!

Ping pong table at the Muradiye Camii in Edirne, Turkey
Ping pong table

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