BaÅŸdurak Mosque () is a historical Mosque in
Ä°zmir, Turkey.
Building
An inscription on the Mosque states that it was built by Hacı Hüseyin. The date of construction is stated as 1652 by the traveler
Evliya Çelebi
Dervish Mehmed Zillî (25 March 1611 – 1682), known as Evliya Çelebi (), was an Ottoman Empire, Ottoman explorer who travelled through his home country during its cultural zenith as well as neighboring lands. He travelled for over 40 years, rec ...
who visited in the 17th century. The Mosque is built on a square platform and has a single large dome at the top. The worship area is located towards the north and the minaret is on the west. It has an adjoining medrese, library and sebil (drinking fountain). A number of shops belonging the neighboring street and market are integrated into its base. The Mosque has been restored a number of times, the last time being 2001.
Ä°zmir Kent Rehberi
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Gallery
TR Izmir asv2020-02 img60 BaÅŸdurak Mosque.jpg, Interior of the mosque
TR Izmir asv2020-02 img61 BaÅŸdurak Mosque.jpg, Dome interior
TR Izmir asv2020-02 img59 BaÅŸdurak Mosque.jpg, View from the market area
References
Ottoman mosques in Ä°zmir
Mosques completed in the 1650s
Religious buildings and structures completed in 1652
1652 establishments in the Ottoman Empire
Mosque buildings with domes in Turkey
Kemeraltı
Mosque buildings with minarets in Turkey
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