Ortaçağ Milas

Firuz Bey Mosque (Kurşunlu / Sky Mosque)

Built in 1394 by Firuz Bey, the Beylik-era governor, this magnificent structure is known as the "Sky Mosque" for its lead-covered dome and bluish marble facade.

Built in 1394 by Firuz Bey, the Ottoman governor of Menteşe, this mosque stands as Milas's finest surviving monument from the Beylik period. Its architect was Hasan bin Abdullah.

The mosque is locally called "Kurşunlu"—the Lead Mosque—because its dome is covered in lead. But when the traveler Evliya Çelebi visited Milas in the 17th century, he gave it a different name: "Gök Cami," the Sky Mosque. That's because the structure was built from bluish-grey veined marble quarried from Sodra Mountain. In certain angles of sunlight, the facade truly shimmers in the tones of the sky.

The building follows the classical Beylik-era mosque plan: a single dome, square-planned prayer hall, and a portico at the entrance. To the south are madrasa rooms—making this not just a mosque, but an entire educational complex.

In the mosque courtyard stands the turbe (mausoleum) of Firuz Bey's wife, which you can visit. The wooden craftsmanship details, mihrab decorations, and a double-headed eagle figure carved into the wall are architectural features well worth observing closely.

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

Firuz Bey Mosque (Kurşunlu / Sky Mosque) nerede ve nasıl bir yer?

Built in 1394 by Firuz Bey, the Beylik-era governor, this magnificent structure is known as the "Sky Mosque" for its lead-covered dome and bluish marble facade.

Ziyaret saatleri nedir?

Open to visitors outside prayer times. Best times to visit: 09:00–11:30 and 13:00–16:00.

Giriş ücreti var mı?

Free entrance

Nasıl gidilir?

200 metres from Belen Mosque. Located in Burgaz Quarter, in the city centre.

Map

Nearby places