The mosque was originally known as the Agios Georgios Church before its conversion.
The masonry utilizes yellow sarımsak stone, which is a signature material for historic Ayvalık architecture.
The transition from church to mosque involved replacing religious iconography with Islamic calligraphy and architectural modifications.
It is one of several buildings in the town center that illustrates the multi-layered history of Ayvalık's Hellenic and Anatolian transition.
Hamidiye Camii is a historic mosque in Ayvalık, originally built as a Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Saint George. Following the 1923 population exchange between Greece and Turkey, the building was repurposed for Islamic worship. The structure features a neoclassical architectural style characteristic of late 19th-century Ayvalık. Its exterior walls are constructed from locally quarried yellow sarımsak stone. The interior retains elements of its original ecclesiastical layout, including arched window placements and high ceilings. A prominent minaret was added to the exterior after its conversion into a mosque. The building stands as a physical record of the demographic and religious shifts in the Aegean region.
From the street corner looking up to capture the contrast between the neoclassical facade and the later-added minaret.
Observe the exterior masonry to see the distinct yellow hue of the local volcanic stone.
Visit during quiet hours to appreciate the integration of church architectural motifs within a functional mosque space.
Explore the surrounding streets of the Mithatpaşa neighborhood to view similar historic stone houses.
Do not take photos of people engaged in prayer.
Visitors should dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees; women must cover their hair with a scarf. Remove shoes before entering the carpeted area. Avoid visiting during communal prayer times.
