Başdurak Mosque Explained

Başdurak Mosque
Coordinates:38.4185°N 27.1335°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Location:Ahmetağa, Konak, İzmir, Turkey
Established:1652
Architecture Type:Mosque

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: İzmir İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü Tarihi Yerler > Camiler . 2012-08-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170116144259/http://www.izmirkulturturizm.gov.tr/belge/1-87501/camiler.html . 2017-01-16 . dead .
  2. Web site: GPSMyCity Izmir Religious Sights, Izmir . 2012-08-27 . 2016-09-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160911171124/http://www.gpsmycity.com/tours/izmir-religious-sights-4755.html . dead .
  3. http://www.izmirde.biz/?Bid=589584 İzmir Kent Rehberi