Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Famagusta

It is an interesting experience to visit a former cathedral as a mosque. This place (I have a hard time calling it a mosque) has a very unique atmosphere. It is very different than other cathedrals with the same style because it has a distinct mediterrainian influence. In the women's prayer section you can see the "tomb" of a religious leader (bishop probably). Rather than restoring some windows, they chose to close them off. In one of my pictures you can see an original window, a renewed window and a closed off window side by side. It shows how conservation and restoration is done in different eras..

The building is very impressive.Stunning infact.I do visit monasteries,churches and mosques but i didn't go in this time.I was on an organised tour and not enough time to explore properly.5.5.2018

Most Historical Mosque and building in famagusta ( formerly Church. St. Sophia ) town. In use and perfect condition. ( former St. Nicholas Cathetral )

Lala Mustafa paşa Mosque or St. Nicholas Cathedral. It's open and on service. If you visit you can see the smooth conversion from a Cathedral to a Mosque

Charming gothic cathedral which was later rebuilt into a mosque. Best views from the outside, but nothing to see inside: empty white walls and carpets. Might be interesting to come in only for prayers.