Turkiye's historic Ulu Cami in Bursa: A museum of Arabic calligraphy

Photo Feature ISTANBUL, June 3 (KUNA) -- The Ulu Cami, Also known as the Grand Mosque, is located in Bursa, and stands as one of the city's most prominent landmarks as a lasting symbol of Ottoman architectural heritage.
Renowned for its stunning Arabic calligraphy, the mosque functions as a virtual museum and gallery, featuring beautifully inscribed verses of the Holy Quran, as well as the names of the Prophet Muhammad's companions, the four Caliphs, and the 10 companions who were promised paradise.
The intricate calligraphy and craftsmanship displayed throughout the museum is captivating, and is constructed in the Seljuk architectural style by the order of the Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I, and it was built over a span of approximately four years between 1396 and 1400.
The calligraphic panels that cover the mosque's walls reflect the historical significance of Arabic script in Islamic culture and serve as an example of the artistic traditions preserved from the Ottoman and Seljuk periods. (end) ta.dss