Moscheen in Kemeraltı

Historic Mosques

Kemeraltı’s historic mosques represent the evolution of Ottoman architecture in İzmir from the 16th to the 20th centuries. These structures, including the grand Hisar Mosque and the distinctive octagonal Yalı Mosque, feature classic elements such as intricate Kütahya tiles, marble carvings, and lead-topped domes. Many were commissioned by local merchants or officials and integrated into the bazaar's fabric, often featuring commercial spaces on the ground floor and fountains beneath their courtyards to serve the marketplace.

Historic Mosques — Karte

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Konak Mosque

Konak Mosque, 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…

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Salepçioğlu Mosque

Salepçioğlu Mosque is a mosque in İzmir, Turkey, located in Kemeraltı district in the heart of the city.

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Hisar Camii

A 16th-century mosque and the largest in İzmir's city center. It features classic Ottoman architecture with a large central dome, seven smaller domes, and an interior decorated with 18th and 19th-century pencil-work ornaments.

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Başdurak Mosque

Başdurak Mosque is a historical Mosque in İzmir, Turkey.

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Şadırvanaltı Camii

Built in 1636, this mosque is named for the public fountain located beneath its structure. It is elevated above commercial shops and features a single minaret and a large central dome surrounded by smaller domes.

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Kemeraltī Bazaar

A 17th-century mosque built by Yusuf Çavuşzade Ahmet Ağa in 1671. Located within the historic bazaar, it features a square plan with a large lead-covered dome and a single minaret.

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Hatuniye Camii

An 18th-century mosque commissioned by Hacı Hüseyin Ağa in honor of his wife, Tayyibe Hatun. Located in the Tilkilik district, it is noted for its marble mihrab and the use of local stone in its construction.