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Daily Excursions]</ref><ref>[http://www.izmirde.biz/?Bid=589584 İzmir Tarihi Yerler, Camiler]</ref> |
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The Mosque was constructed in 1755 |
The Mosque was constructed in 1755 under the patronage of Ayşe Hanım , the daughter of Mehmet Paşa. The outer tiles were brought from Kütahya. It has a single dome and minaret and unusually for a mosque, only one entrance.<ref>[http://www.izmirkulturturizm.gov.tr/belge/1-87501/camiler.html İzmir Camileri]</ref> |
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Revision as of 06:36, 19 August 2012
Yalı Mosque (Yalı Camii), also called Konak Mosque, is a Mosque in İzmir, Turkey located on Konak Square in the heart of the city. Despite its relatively small size, it is considered one of the landmarks of the city for its distinctive octagonal shape and elaborate tilework.[1][2]
The Mosque was constructed in 1755 under the patronage of Ayşe Hanım , the daughter of Mehmet Paşa. The outer tiles were brought from Kütahya. It has a single dome and minaret and unusually for a mosque, only one entrance.[3]
References
- ^ [http://www.goturkey.com/content.php?cid=51974&lng=en&typ=c Izmir Daily Excursions]
- ^ İzmir Tarihi Yerler, Camiler
- ^ İzmir Camileri