MOSQUE
YALI (KONARK) MOSQUE
YALI (KONARK) mosque at Konak Squre, built in the 18th
century is noteworthy for its tiles and
octagonal plan and is one of the most elegant mosques in Izmir.The mosque
decorated with Konak Square and has become the second symbol of Izmir after the
Clock Tower
HISAR MOSQUE
Located adjacent to Kizlaragasi Han in Kemeralti is one of
the biggest mosques in Izmir. Hisar mosque, built in 1597.The mosque was built
of cut stone. The interior décor displays many beautiful examples of the
Ottoman Decorative Arts.
KESTANEPAZARI MOSQUE
Built in 1667, the mosque comprises of a large dome on a
square space and 4 domes surrounding it. It is rumoured it. It is rumoured that
its magnificent mihrab (niche in a mosque wall indicating the direction of Mecca)
was brought from Isa Bey Mosque n Selcuk.
SADIRVAN MOSQUE
The mosque, which was built in 1636, was named after the
sadirvans (fountain used for ritual ablutions and usually located in the middle
of a mosque courtyard) located adjacent to and below it.
It was repaired in
1815.The mihrab (niche in a mosque wall indicating the direction of
Mecca),minber (pulpit beside the mihrab reached by a long straight flight of
steps) and sermon place of the mosque are all made of marble. On its eastern
side, the mosque has a minaret with a single serefe (balcony) and on its
western side it has a library.
SALEPCIOGIU MOSQUE
This mosque was built by Salepcizade Haci Ahmet Efendi in
1906.It has a large dome and its exterior walls are made of marble and green
stones. One of the most precious mosques in Izmir, the 6 compartmented
Salepcioglue Mosque is a architecturally elegant.
KEMERALTI MOSQUE
Built by Yusuf Cavuszade Ahmet Aga in 1671, the mosque is
one of the most significant historical works in Izmir. The worshipping space
has a single dome and a square plan as its minaret is located in the west.
There is a madrasah (theological school attached to a mosque), a library and a
sebil (kiosk built for the dispensing of free water as an act of piety)
surrounding the mosque which is noteworthy for its gypsum decorations.
