New Mosque
Thessaloniki Municipality
former mosque (today an exhibition center) in Thessaloniki, Greece
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1New Mosque (Yeni Djami)
Welcome to the Yeni Djami, or the New Mosque, a building that stands as a unique testament to the cosmopolitan and multicultural past of Thessaloniki. Located in the area formerly known as the 'Hamidye' district, this structure…
Listen in the app2Vitaliano Poselli and the Eclectic Facade
Let us examine the exterior of the New Mosque, a masterpiece by Vitaliano Poselli, an architect who played a crucial role in shaping the modern face of Thessaloniki. Poselli arrived in the city from Sicily and brought with him a…
Listen in the app3The Dönme: A Community Between Worlds
To understand the New Mosque, we must understand the people who built it. The Dönme were followers of Sabbatai Zevi, a 17th-century Jewish mystic who claimed to be the Messiah. …
Listen in the app4From Mosque to Museum: The Post-1923 Era
After the departure of the Dönme community in 1923, the New Mosque entered a new phase of its existence. In 1925, it was chosen to house the city's first Archaeological Museum. …
Listen in the app5Interior Splendor and Geometric Mastery
As you step inside (if the doors are open for an exhibition), the interior of the New Mosque reveals a space of light and mathematical beauty. The main prayer hall is a large, open area dominated by a central dome. …
Listen in the app6The Minaret and the Skyline
One of the most defining features of any mosque is its minaret, and the Yeni Djami's was a landmark of the southern city. Standing tall and slender, it signaled the presence of the mosque to the surrounding neighborhood. …
Listen in the app7A Cultural Hub for Modern Thessaloniki
In recent decades, the New Mosque has found yet another purpose as a municipal cultural center. Managed by the city, it hosts a variety of art exhibitions, lectures, and musical performances. …
Listen in the app8Architectural Context: The Thessaloniki School
The New Mosque is part of a broader architectural movement often called the 'Thessaloniki School' or 'Ottoman Eclecticism' that flourished in the city between 1880 and 1912. During this period, architects like Poselli, Xenophon…
Listen in the app9New Mosque (Yeni Djami)
As we conclude our journey at the New Mosque, take one last look at its intricate facade and consider the layers of history contained within its walls. This building has been a house of prayer for a unique community, a repository…
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What is New Mosque?
New Mosque is a place in Thessaloniki Municipality with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Thessaloniki Municipality |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.6155, 22.9567 |
| Last updated |
