Emirzade

Amazing monument

Hidden behind buildings, in a small square, The Emir Zade Mosque is a pleasant surprise and a testament to the beauty of ancient craftmanshit.

Mosque which exposition

In the Mosque of Emir Zade there's being held an exposition of drawings of maps and landscapes of Evia.

Interesting landmark

Located very close to the old bridge in the old city the 17th-century Emir Zade mosque is one of the interesting landmarks of Chalkis reminding you of the Ottoman occupation of the city. Today it is u...

Imposing relic

Since most of the monuments of Venetian and Ottoman Chalkis have been wilfully destroyed, the 17th-century Emir Zade mosque with its elegant lines and imposing bulk stands as an isolated reminder of t...

Inspiring structure

Original Text

Of course, this is not the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. A much more modest building. But still it is a perfectly restored monument, reminiscent of the domination of the Turks in Greece. And the Osmanian Empire is the master ...