Konak Mosque (Turkish: Konak Camii), also called Yalı Mosque, is a mosque in İzmir, Turkey. It is located on Konak Square in the heart of the city next to the Governor's Mansion and the İzmir Clock Tower. 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]
| Konak Mosque | |
|---|---|
Konak Camii | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Konak, İzmir, Turkey |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Date established | 1755 |
The Mosque was constructed in 1755 under the patronage of Ayşe Hanım, the wife of Katibzade Mehmed Pasha who governed İzmir at the time. The outer tiles were brought from Kütahya. It has a single dome and minaret and unusually for a mosque, only one entrance.[3] The interior is lit by a chandelier by Ümran Baradan.[4]
References
edit- ^ Izmir Daily Excursions
- ^ İzmir Tarihi Yerler, Camiler
- ^ "İzmir Camileri". Archived from the original on 2017-01-16. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
- ^ "Çinili Köşk'teki Avize Artık Yalı Camii'nin aydınlatacak, Milli gazete, 16 November 2010". Archived from the original on 24 November 2010. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
External links
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