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  2. Conversion of non-Islamic places of worship into mosques

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    Following the Ottoman conquest of Cyprus, a number of churches (especially the Catholic ones) were converted into mosques. A relatively significant surge in church-to-mosque conversion followed the 1974 Turkish Invasion of Cyprus.

  3. Selimiye Mosque, Nicosia - Wikipedia

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    Selimiye Mosque (Greek: Τέμενος Σελιμιγιέ Témenos Selimigié; Turkish: Selimiye Camii), historically known as Cathedral of Saint Sophia or Ayasofya Mosque (Turkish: Ayasofya Camii), is a former Christian cathedral converted into a mosque, located in North Nicosia. It has historically been the main mosque on the island of Cyprus ...

  4. Category : Mosques converted from churches in Cyprus

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    Pages in category "Mosques converted from churches in Cyprus" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. H.

  5. Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque - Wikipedia

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    The Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque (Turkish: Lala Mustafa Paşa Camii), originally known as the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas and later as the Saint Sophia (Ayasofya) Mosque of Mağusa, is the largest medieval building in Famagusta, Cyprus. Built between 1298 and c. 1400, it was consecrated as a Catholic cathedral in 1328.

  6. New Mosque, Nicosia - Wikipedia

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    The New Mosque (Turkish: Yeni Cami) is a mosque in the northern part of Nicosia. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The quarter of Yeni Jami , in which it is situated, is named after the mosque. [ 1 ]

  7. List of mosques in Cyprus - Wikipedia

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    Ömeriye Mosque: Nicosia (South) 1571-1572 First site of prayer by Turks on island of Cyprus following its conquest in 1571. Osman Fazil Polat Pasha Mosque: Famagusta? Peristerona Mosque: Peristerona? Featured on the £5 Cypriot pound banknote Piri Osman Pasha Mosque: Lefka? Sarayönü Mosque: Nicosia (North) 1820 Selimiye Mosque: Nicosia (North) ?

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  9. Category:Mosques converted from churches - Wikipedia

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    For convenience, all mosques converted from churches should be included in this category. This includes all mosques that can also be found in the subcategories. This includes all mosques that can also be found in the subcategories.