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 The
Neratze mosque on the corner of Ethniki Antistaseos and
Vernaridou was known as the Church of Santa Maria during
Venetian times. It used to be part of an Augustinian
friary. From the original building only the East and the
North side survived. The elaborate entrance on the North
side gives one an impression of the building's original
splendour.
During Turkish occupation the roof was replaced by three small
domes. In 1890 a minaret was added, based on the design of
local engineer Giorgos Daskalakis. The minaret is
currently undergoing restoration work.
The mosque is now mainly used for lectures, concerts and theatre
performances.
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