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The Kurşunlu Mosque (Kurşunlu Camii) is the centerpiece of the Kurşunlu Complex in Eskişehir, Turkey. Its lead-covered dome gave the complex its name.
Exterior
The mosque, which was most likely finished in 1525, was constructed of cut stone and has a single dome on an octagonal rim.
The entrance is under a colonnaded portico topped with five small domes and supported by six marble columns. The underside of the domes are all decorated with hand-drawn designs. A minaret with a single balcony stands on the northwest corner.
Fountain
Just opposite the entrance is an octagonal ablutions fountain (şadırvan) made of marble. It’s covered by a dome and arches supported by eight columns. The original fountain built with the complex has been lost due to renovations. It was replaced with the current fountain which was built in the 1960s.
Prayer Hall
The prayer hall of the Kurşunlu Mosque is quite simple. It’s decorated with hand-drawn designs along the walls and underneath the dome. The mihrab is made of stone while the minbar is made of marble. A cabinet sits on either side of the mihrab. There are a few windows although the lighting is quite dim. For a virtual tour of the mosque, click here.
