History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Firuz Bey Mosque (Gök Mosque / Kurşunlu Mosque) is a masterpiece of early Ottoman architecture built by Menteşe Governor Hoca Firuz Bey in 1394 during the reign of Ottoman Sultan Yıldırım Bayezid. Because its dome is covered with lead, Kurşunlu Mosque is also known as the Sky Mosque among the public because of the eye-catching blue-veined marbles used in its construction. It is one of the pinnacle works of Turkish art with its inverted T (Bursa type lodge) planned structure and unique stone carving on the marble crown gate. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It rises in the city center of Milas, in a large madrasah courtyard shaded by centuries-old plane and cypress trees. It was built from cut colored marble blocks. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:It is completely open to worship and visit and is free of charge.•Visiting Hours and Days:It is open 7 days a week from morning prayer to night prayer.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: The mosque courtyard is flat; Visiting etiquette and dress code within the mosque must be followed during prayer times.•Facilities and Facilities:Fountain, madrasah rooms, recreation courtyard and WC. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Firuzpaşa District, Next to Atatürk Boulevard, Milas Center, Muğla.•Road Conditions and Vehicle Availability: It is on the main street in the center of Milas and can be reached from the market in 3 minutes by walking.•Real Public Transportation Information: All city minibuses operating within Milas pass in front of the mosque.•Parking Availability:Municipal parking lots around the mosque. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: It is recommended to enter through the marble crown gate with decorum and perform two rakats of tahiyyetu'l-masjid prayer under the historical dome.•Respectful Shooting:Details of the marble carved crown door, muqarnas altar and wooden preaching platform can be photographed without disturbing the worshipers.•Local Spiritual Tradition:Offering lokma and rose water distributed in the mosque courtyard on Fridays.