The Gazi Mihal Bey Mosque in Edirne is a historic building dating back to the early Ottoman Empire. Built in 1422 by order of Gazi Mihal, the mosque is located on the bank of the Tunca River, near the Gazi Mihal Bridge.
Key Features and History:
Year of Construction and Founder: According to the inscription, the mosque was built in 1422 by Emîrü'l-kebîr Mihal b. Azîz, better known as Gazi Mihal Bey.
Architecture: The mosque is an example of early Ottoman architecture. It is a "tabhaneli mosque," meaning that in addition to the prayer hall, it also had rooms (tabhane) on the sides that were once used as accommodations for travelers and dervishes.