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Ottoman baroque heritage shines in Bulgaria’s Bayraklı Mosque

Bayraklı Mosque, located in Samokov, Bulgaria, draws visitors' attention with its unique architecture and rich interior decorations.

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Ottoman baroque heritage shines in Bulgaria’s Bayraklı Mosque

In the decorations on the walls and ceilings of the mosque, which reflect the characteristics of the baroque style seen in the late Ottoman period, floral motifs, flower compositions, ornaments resembling fabric folds, and various decorative elements stand out.

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Ottoman baroque heritage shines in Bulgaria’s Bayraklı Mosque

In addition to the Ottoman baroque understanding, the influences of Western European baroque and rococo art are also seen in the decorations.

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Ottoman baroque heritage shines in Bulgaria’s Bayraklı Mosque

Bayraklı Mosque, estimated to have been built around 1845, currently serves as a museum open to visitors.

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Ottoman baroque heritage shines in Bulgaria’s Bayraklı Mosque

The culturally preserved structure, as one of the important symbols of Samokov's historical and cultural identity, attracts the interest of local and foreign visitors.

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Ottoman baroque heritage shines in Bulgaria’s Bayraklı Mosque