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The restoration is still ongoing. We couldn't go inside. I think if there's anything that can be done financially, our government should intervene. Unfortunately, it seems they'll wait until the mosque collapses.

Unfortunately, it is in a dilapidated state. While they are pouring millions of dollars into mosques in places that are difficult to even find on a map, not a single nail has been hammered into this mosque, which is part of the Ottoman heritage, and it has been left in ruins for years.

Unfortunately, the Ottoman New Mosque is neglected. A sign outside shows plans for restoration, and hopefully we will see the day it reopens for worship.

Restoration work is underway. Fortunately, because for better or worse it belongs to the cultural heritage of the island and should enjoy the protection and promotion of the archaeological service. I, for example, have never visited a mosque and it would be a great opportunity to enter a mosque museum. Now for our Turkish friends who complain about the abandonment of Turkish monuments to go to their country and see what condition our churches are in and how much they respect their own cultural heritage.

Abandoned. Such a pity it's worth a restoration.

Is there any Turkish citizen who wouldn't be moved by this sight? "I reached its threshold and kissed it, Surrounded by thorns. I saw inscriptions on its great altar, Who knows from what blessed time they remain?... Hey Rıza! Bow your head in prostration and moan, Let the stones speak with your sorrow; Let me tell you a legend, weep and listen, That glorious past was apparently just a fairy tale..."

Under reconstruction. Covered. Could not see it.

Unkempt and barely accessible. I was very disappointed at the state of this historical building!

Unfortunately totally ruined and not maintained at all. I imagine how beautiful it looked when it was built. I'm giving all the stars to it's original architecture.

The Valide Mosque of Mitilini is the oldest Ottoman mosque in Mytilene, Lesbos. It dates back to 1615 and is located in Epano Skala. It is a stone-built, single-storey house with a pitched roof. The monument has been designated as a preservable since 1981. In the middle of the front yard there was a multilateral fountain made of white marble and decorated with engraved arabesques. VALIDE TZAMI AT MYTILENE The Valide Mosque of Mitilini is the oldest Ottoman mosque in Mytilene, Lesbos. It dates back to 1615 and is located in Epano Skala. It is a stone-built, single-storey house with a pitched roof. The monument has been designated as a preservable since 1981. In the middle of the front yard there was a multilateral fountain made of white marble and decorated with engraved arabesques.