Yivli Minare Mosque is an Islamic place of worship in the center of the old city of Antalya.
The mosque’s fluted minaret named “the Yivli Minaret”, w ... More
Yivli Minare Mosque is an Islamic place of worship in the center of the old city of Antalya.
The mosque’s fluted minaret named “the Yivli Minaret”, which is decorated with dark blue tiles, is a landmark and symbol of the city. Although the inscription at the entrance indicates that Yivli Minaret Mosque was built in 1373 by Mehmet Bey, grandson of Yunus Bey from the Hamitoglu clan. The original mosque was built in 1230 by using the walls of a ruined old church which was exist formerly at the same place.
The original mosque destroyed in the 14th century and the prayer hall was rebuilt with its six domes. Domes attract attention with their exterior tiles. This building is one of the oldest examples of multi-domed mosques in Anatolia. The mosque’s plan scheme is rectangular and the building has plain decoration style. The roof is carried by 12 columns which have ancient column heads. The exterior walls of the mosque are constructed by hewn stone.
The mosque is famous for its minaret which was constructed on the orders of Alaaddin Keykubad I, the Seljuks Sultan who ruled between 1220 and 1237. The 38-metre high fluted minaret is a unique example of Anatolian Turkish Architecture. It stands on a huge square stone base measuring 6.5 metres tall and 5.5 metres wide. The Minaret’s eight semi-circular grooved red brick shaft was originally decorated with dark blue and turquoise-colored tiles.
Yivli Minaret Mosque represents unique architectural design with its fluted minaret. It is possible to compare with other similar minarets in Anatolia such as the minaret of the Afyon Gedik Ahmet Paşa Mosque, Amasya Burmalı Minaret Mosque, Tire Karahasan Mosque and one of the minarets of Edirne Üç Şerefeli Mosque. But Yivli Minaret Mosque distinguishes from them with its minaret’s unprecedented form and design.
The minaret was restored in 1953 and 1961 by General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Museums. Its spire was renewed in 1973 by Directorate General of Foundations.
The mosque the foundations of which were laid in 2008, was named after the 3rd President of Religious Affairs Ahmet Hamdi Akseki who lived from 1887 t ... More
The mosque the foundations of which were laid in 2008, was named after the 3rd President of Religious Affairs Ahmet Hamdi Akseki who lived from 1887 to 1951. The mosque was opened for worship on Friday, April 19, 2013.
The social complex of the mosque consists of an 80.000 sq m closed area, 20.618 sq m courtyard and 11.087 sq m landscape.
The mosque where 5000 people can easily perform their prayers, is based on Seljuk design which is one of the most important symbols of Anatolian Seljuk architecture and 8 and 10-pointed Seljuk star has been used in various places.
The main dome of the mosque which is 33 m in diameter and rests on four elephant feet is one of the biggest domes in Turkey.
The entrance to the mosque is through 6 double-wing doors, two on the northern side and two each on the eastern and western sides.Besides this, the mosque can also be accessed from a three storey car park,4 flights of stairs and 6 lifts.The mosque courtyard can be reached from the ground floor by moving stairs and 3 lifts. It has an 8-pointed star and 4 minarets 66m in height.
Bestepe Mille Mosque is a mosque in Ankara and located in the Bestepe area.
It opened in 2016, this mosque can accommodate up to 20,000 people, it is ... More
Bestepe Mille Mosque is a mosque in Ankara and located in the Bestepe area.
It opened in 2016, this mosque can accommodate up to 20,000 people, it is one of the largest mosques in Ankara.
The style is traditional Ottoman and also modern elements are added.
The Kocatepe Mosque is the largest mosque in Ankara, Turkey. It was built between 1967 and 1987 in the Kocatepe quarter in Kızılay, and its size and p ... More
The Kocatepe Mosque is the largest mosque in Ankara, Turkey. It was built between 1967 and 1987 in the Kocatepe quarter in Kızılay, and its size and prominent situation have made it a landmark that can be seen from almost anywhere in central Ankara.
The Kocatepe Mosque is one of the largest Mosque in the world as well, accommodating up to 24,000 worshipers at a time. Built between 1967 and 1987, the mosque can be seen from almost anywhere in the capital by its four minarets standing 88 m high, and its gorgeous gold-plated dome.
The mosque is one of the biggest installations of the Ankara City Beautification Project, which consists of over 20 Signify LED lighting installations throughout the capital. The designer's lighting vision was to create a warm, elegant and comfortable area at night that provided safety for visitors.
Hacı Bayram Veli Camii is a mosque in old Ankara. Along with Kocatepe Mosque it is one of the best known mosques in Ankara. Hacı Bayram Mosque was bui ... More
Hacı Bayram Veli Camii is a mosque in old Ankara. Along with Kocatepe Mosque it is one of the best known mosques in Ankara. Hacı Bayram Mosque was built during the Ottoman Empire period. It was named after the Turkish Sufi and poet Hacı Bayram-ı Veli on behalf of the latter. Hacı Bayram Mosque is one of the touristic places of Ankara. The site was added in 2016 to the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Turkiye.
Camlica mosque is currently Turkey's largest mosque and opened in March 2019.
It can accommodate 63,000 people and it is larger than Blue mosque.
Tu ... More
Camlica mosque is currently Turkey's largest mosque and opened in March 2019.
It can accommodate 63,000 people and it is larger than Blue mosque.
Turkey's president wants to consolidate his political presence,
created a great mosque with taxpayers' money.
Design of camlica mosque was inspired by Ottoman architecture Mimar Sinan.
Design was undertaken by two female architects, Bahar Mezrak and Hayriye Gül Totu, who planned to build a female-friendly mosque.
Plan included separate spaces for women to wash their face before praying, separate elevators and childcare facilities.
It is the first royal mosque and a representative architecture of traditional Turkish architecture.
It was established under order of Mehmet II, Otto ... More
It is the first royal mosque and a representative architecture of traditional Turkish architecture.
It was established under order of Mehmet II, Ottoman turks who occupied Istanbul.
Turkish word "Fahih" means conqueror. Construction began in 1463 and was completed in 1470.
However, it was first damaged by an earthquake in 1509 and it was followed by several earthquakes.
Current mosque was rebuilt in 1771 under order of Sultan mustafa III.
Therefore, interior decoration follows style of 18th century.
Central dome has a diameter of 26m.
Sehzade mosque is located in Fatih of Istanbul.
It was built by Schieleiman I for his son Sehzade mehmed who died in 1543.
It is also called princ ... More
Sehzade mosque is located in Fatih of Istanbul.
It was built by Schieleiman I for his son Sehzade mehmed who died in 1543.
It is also called prince's mosque.
Design was designed by senior royal architect Mimar Sinan. Mosque is known to be first large scale structure to be faithful
to the Ottoman turks of Sinan's achievements. It is very large and height of dome ceiling of worship room is 37m and 19m in diameter.
White and light red marble were used as main building materials, and two spires boast a very colorful appearance
with geometric patterns.
It is a mosque located in the Eminenu of Istanbul and was built during the reign of Schleiman I of the Ottoman empire.
The Rüstem pasha mosque was de ... More
It is a mosque located in the Eminenu of Istanbul and was built during the reign of Schleiman I of the Ottoman empire.
The Rüstem pasha mosque was designed by Ottoman architect Mimar sinan for Rüstem pasha, son-in-law of Princess Mihrimah, daughter of King Schleiman I.
After the death of Lüstem Pasha in July 1561, mosque was built from 1561 to 1563.
It is a mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. Completed in 1557, it is called one of the greatest works of Ottoman architecture.
It is located at the top of o ... More
It is a mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. Completed in 1557, it is called one of the greatest works of Ottoman architecture.
It is located at the top of one of the seven hills in the old town of Istanbul.
It was designed by then-court architect Mimar Sinan under the command of the 10th monarch
of the Ottoman Empire, and began construction in 1550 and was completed over seven years.
- You are not allowed to enter during prayer time
- You are not allowed to wear sleeveless T-shirts or shorts.
- You have to take off your shoes and enter.