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Başdurak Mosque

Coordinates: 38°25′08″N 27°07′59″E / 38.4188°N 27.1331°E / 38.4188; 27.1331
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Başdurak Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationAhmetağa, Konak, İzmir, Turkey
Architecture
TypeMosque
Date established1652

Başdurak Mosque (Başdurak Camii) is a historical Mosque in İzmir, Turkey.[1][2]

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 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.[3]

  • Interior of the Mosque
    Interior of the Mosque
  • View from the market area
    View from the market area

References

  1. ^ İzmir İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü Tarihi Yerler > Camiler
  2. ^ GPSMyCity Izmir Religious Sights, Izmir
  3. ^ İzmir Kent Rehberi

38°25′08″N 27°07′59″E / 38.4188°N 27.1331°E / 38.4188; 27.1331

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