AEGEAN REGION MOSQUES

MOSQUES

Hisar Mosque is the largest and oldest in Izmir. Built in the 16th century, and restored in the 19th century, it has a delightful interior with an interesting mimber (pulpit) and mihrab (niche showing the direction to Mecca).

Yali Mosque in Konak

Other mosques in Izmir are Salepcioglu (20th-century), Sadirvan (17th-century with 19th-century restorations) and Kemeralti (17th-century).

All these are situated close to the Kemeralti Quarter.

The more recent legacy of Ottoman rule is apparent in the well-preserved, traditional, domestic Turkish architecture and Ottoman Mosques, one of them is the Sultan Mosque in Manisa.

Sultan Mosque, Manisa

The 16th – century Muradiye Mosque was designed by the great architect Sinan.

The 14th – century Isa Bey Mosque, next to the basilica is accessed through its typical Seljuk portal.

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