The first mosque (1468) to be built and operate as such in Thessaloniki following the Ottoman conquest of the city. It was founded by the Ottoman military commander Hamza Bey in honor of his daughter, Hafsa Hatun, and was originally designed as a small, square, domed prayer house (mescit). Throughout its long history, the mosque underwent numerous alterations. Its premises provided shelter for refugees, while other rooms were gradually converted into shops. The most significant intervention was the transformation of its courtyard into the “Alcazar” cinema, initially an open-air venue and later an enclosed cinema, following the installation of a roof over the courtyard. After its restoration between 2023 and 2026, the monument has acquired a new identity as a cultural venue.

OPENING HOURS
21/11 10:00-12:00
22/11 –
Last entry: 20 minutes before closing time

* Free admission for up to 100 people.

Photos: Lazaros Grekos, MOMUS