Historical Entity
Tekkiye Mosque
Al-Salihiya
The Tekkiye Mosque is a 16th-century Ottoman complex on the banks of the Barada River, designed by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan. It served as a Sufi lodge, caravanserai, and mosque for travellers.
Source: Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tekkiye_Mosque), accessed 2026-08; credibility: 4.
Established
1554
Original function
Ottoman Sufi tekke, mosque, and caravanserai
Current function
Active mosque and cultural venue
Significance
A major Sinan-designed Ottoman complex on the Barada River, combining spiritual and commercial functions.
Associated figures
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Connected places
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