Turgut Reis Mosque (Balchik) Explained

Turgut Reis Mosque
Native Name:Тургут Реис джамия
Native Name Lang:bg
Religious Affiliation:Islam
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Location:Bulgaria
Architecture Type:mosque
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Turgut Reis Mosque (Bulgarian: Тургут Реис джамия, Turkish: Turgut Reis Camii or Karagöl Camii) is a mosque in Balchik, Bulgaria. Dragut (Turgut Reis) was caught in a strong storm in the Black Sea and prayed, saying that he will build a mosque when he gets rid of this storm. And he reached the town of Balchik and did build the Turgut Reis Mosque.[1]

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43.4054°N 28.1686°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Turgut Reis Mosque, Balchik » Audio Travel Guide . 22 June 2017 .