The minaret was damaged during the 1998 Adana-Ceyhan earthquake and underwent extensive restoration.
The mosque features Kufic and Thuluth calligraphy inscriptions on its walls.
The interior tiling includes rare examples of 16th-century Iznik ceramics.
The main gate is considered one of the finest examples of Mamluk-influenced stone carving in Anatolia.
The mosque complex originally functioned as a social center, including a tomb, a madrasa, and a library.
The Adana Grand Mosque, known locally as Ramazanoğlu Mosque, was commissioned in 1513 by Ramazanoğlu Piri Pasha and completed in 1541. The complex features a unique blend of Mamluk, Seljuk, and Ottoman architectural styles. Its exterior is constructed with distinctive alternating black and white stone masonry. The prayer hall features a large central dome flanked by smaller ones, reflecting the Renaissance-influenced architectural trends of its era. A neighboring madrasa, the Ramazanoğlu Hall, was constructed concurrently with the mosque. The structure serves as the historical anchor of the old city district in Seyhan. It remains an active place of worship serving the local community.
From the center of the courtyard looking toward the entrance gate to capture the black and white masonry alignment.
Visit on a weekday to avoid the large crowds present during Friday noon prayers.
Observe the exterior stone patterns from the courtyard before entering the prayer hall.
Do not enter the prayer hall during active congregational prayer times.
Visitors should dress modestly; women must cover their heads with a scarf and both genders should ensure shoulders and knees are covered. Remove shoes before entering the carpeted prayer area.
