Destination
Zağnos Paşa Camii
It is located in the city center, in Mustafa Fakıh Mahallesi, within the bazaar. It is a külliye consisting of a mosque, tomb and rabbi. It was commissioned in 1461 by Zağnos Mehmed Paşa, one of the viziers of Fatih Sultan Mehmet. Of the külliye, only the bath has survived to the present day in its original state. The mosque and tomb, which were demolished in 1897, were rebuilt in 1908 by Balıkesir mutasarrıfı Ömer Ali Bey.
Zağnos Paşa Camii and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
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Suggested visit:20 minutes
It is located in the city center, in Mustafa Fakıh Neighborhood, within the bazaar. It is a complex consisting of a mosque, a tomb and a bath. It was commissioned in 1461 by Zağnos Mehmed Paşa, one of the viziers of Fatih Sultan Mehmet. Of the complex, only the bath has survived to the present day in its original state. The mosque and tomb, which were destroyed in 1897, were rebuilt in 1908 by Balıkesir mutasarrıfı Ömer Ali Bey.
At a glance
- Type
- mosque, külliye
- Built / founded
- 1461
- Commissioned by
- Zağan Paşa
- Architectural style
- Ottoman architecture
- Material
- dimension stone
- Named after
- Zağan Paşa
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Zağnos Paşa Camii sits within Karesi, Balıkesir. The toroti catalogue holds 68 described stops across Balıkesir, 10 of them in Karesi.
The nearest stop is Zağnos Paşa Camisi Ve Külliyesi, 20 m to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Izmir – Balikesir route passes 1.4 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Zağnos Paşa Camii?
- It is located in the city center, in Mustafa Fakıh Mahallesi, within the bazaar. It is a külliye consisting of a mosque, tomb and rabbi. It was commissioned in 1461 by Zağnos Mehmed Paşa, one of the viziers of Fatih Sultan Mehmet. Of the külliye, only the bath has survived to the present day in its original state. The mosque and tomb, which were demolished in 1897, were rebuilt in 1908 by Balıkesir mutasarrıfı Ömer Ali Bey.
- Where is Zağnos Paşa Camii?
- Zağnos Paşa Camii is in Karesi, Balıkesir.
- How long does it take to visit Zağnos Paşa Camii?
- The suggested visit time for Zağnos Paşa Camii is about 20 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Zağnos Paşa Camii?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Zağnos Paşa Camii; the closest are Zağnos Paşa Camisi Ve Külliyesi, Şadirvan, Karaoğlan Camii.
- Is Zağnos Paşa Camii on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Zağnos Paşa Camii lies 1.4 km from the Izmir – Balikesir route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.