Archives
Karaman
Aktekke Mosque (Mader-i Mevlana Mosque, Center): It was constructed by Ruler Alaaddin Ali of Karamanoğulları Domain for the mother of Mevlana, Mümine Hatun in 1370. The building is also called as “Mader-i Mevlana Mosque and Tomb” or “(Mevlevi Tekkesi)Dervish Convent”. On the west side of the mihrap ( niche of a mosque indicating the direction [...]
Kars
Menucehr Mosque (Ani Ruins): It is located in Ani Ancient City. Built by Ebu Süca Manucehr from Seddatoğulları Government in 1072, the mosque attract attention as the first building to have been constructed in Anatolia by Seljuks.
Kayseri
Ulu Mosque (Sultan Mosque-Center): It is in the city center, Cami Kebir District, just adjacent to Closed Bazaar. It is known as “Ulu Mosque” among natives, and referred as “Sultan Mosque” in former records. Ulu Mosque, is constructed between 1134 – 1143 by 3rd ruler of Danişmentliler, Melik Mehmet gazi, who made Kayseri his capital [...]
Kırklareli
Hızırbey Kulliye (Center): The kulliye,which is constructed in 1383 by Kösemihalzade Hızır Bey, is composed of hamam, mosque and arasta. It is also known as Büyük Mosque. Its body is demolished during Balkans War, and repaired in 1937.
Kırşehir
Cacabey (Medresesi) Mosque (Center): The theology school , which is at the city center, is constructed in 1271-1272 and currently used as a mosque.
It served as a astronomy institute during Seljuk period.Its minaret, which is seperate from the structure , was also used as an watch tower.
Konya
Mevlana Mausoleum and Dervish Convent (Center): The idea of constructing such a structure was originated from the will of Sultan-ul Ulema Bahaeddin Veledin, father of Mevlana, when he wanted to be burried there after his death in 1230 and the structure turn out to take its shape as a single tomb was built upon his [...]
Malatya
Namazgah Mosque (Battalgazi): It was constructed on a rectangular area outside ramparts of Battalgazi district by Seljuks in 1243. The surface of the mihrap( niche of a mosque indicating the direction of Mecca) was embellished with the authentic decorations of Seljuk art.
Manisa
Ulu Mosque and Kulliye (Center): Kulliye, which iscomposed of a mosque, theology school adjacent to it and mausoleum divisions as well as a hamam, which is at north east of this building, is constructed on the slope in front of ramparts, reigning to the city. The mosque, which is constructed by İshak Çelebi in 1376, [...]
Mardin
Ulu Mosque (Center): It is within the bedesten and 12th century Artukluoğlu structure. There are quite many adornments and decorations in the mosque.
Latifiye (Abdullatif) Mosque (Center): It is located at the south of the Republic Square. From the inscription of the crown gate,it is understood that it was constructed by Abdüllatif who was in charge [...]
Muğla
Kurşunlu Mosque (Center): The mosque, which is constructed by Essesiyet Şucaadin in 1493, has a central plan and big dome. Two small domes aside of it, is removed by Hacı İbrahim Ağazade Hamdi Bey while it was repaired. Leads of this dome are renewed, and adornments are decorated with the paintings imported from Rhodes Island [...]
Nevşehir
Kurşunlu Mosque (Külliye of Damat İbrahim Pasha Külliye-Center): The Külliye was constructed by Damat İbrahim Pasha, who was from Nevşehir in 18th Century. The structure of Külliye is composed of a mosque, a theological school, a library, a youth school, a charitable establishment and a bathhouse. The mosque which is located to the southeast of [...]