Religious sites in Antalya

Antalya's Sacred Sites

Antalya's religious landscape reflects its transition from Roman and Byzantine eras to Seljuk and Ottoman rule. This collection features the iconic fluted Yivli Minare, a symbol of the city, and the Kesik Minare, which preserves layers of Roman, Christian, and Islamic history. Beyond historic mosques like the 18th-century Tekeli Mehmet Paşa, the list includes active Christian sites such as the Yenikapı Greek Church and the Saint Paul Cultural Center, showcasing the region's diverse spiritual heritage.

Antalya's Sacred Sites — Map

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Kesik Minare

The Kesik Minare Cami, Korkut Cami or Cumanın Cami standing in the streets of Kaleiçi in southern Turkey, was originally built as a Roman…

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Yivliminare Mosque

The Yivli Minaret Mosque, also known as the Alaaddin Mosque or simply Grand Mosque, in Antalya is a historical mosque built by the…

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Tekeli Mehmet Paşa Mosque

The Tekeli Mehmet Paşa Mosque is a mosque in the city of Antalya, Turkey. The mosque takes its name from Lala Mehmed Pasa.

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Ahi Yusuf Camii

Built in 1249, this Seljuk-era mosque also houses the tomb of Ahi Yusuf. It is one of the oldest Islamic structures in Antalya, located near the historic harbor.

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St. Nikolaus Alman Kilisesi

A German Protestant church providing services and community support for the German-speaking population in Antalya.

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Saint Paul Cultural Center

An interdenominational Protestant church and community center situated in a restored historic house within the Kaleiçi old town.

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Yenikapı Greek Church

A 19th-century Greek Orthodox church, also known as Hagios Georgios, featuring a traditional stone exterior and renovated interior icons.

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Alanyalı Camii

A small 19th-century Ottoman-style mosque located north of the city center.

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Hacı Mustafa Karakaşlı Camii

A prominent modern mosque featuring traditional Ottoman architectural elements, including a large central dome and two minarets.

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Musellim Camii

An 18th-century Ottoman mosque situated near the historic city walls.

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Zerdalilik Yusuf Efendi Camii

Local Sunni mosque serving the Zerdalilik neighborhood.

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Arapsuyu Eski Camii

The historic 'Old Mosque' of the Arapsuyu district, serving as a local center for worship.

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Orhan Tolunay Camii

A contemporary mosque located near the Akdeniz University campus.

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Hacı Ali Uyaroğlu Cami

A large modern mosque notable for its four minarets and spacious prayer hall.

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Şehit Muhammet Oğuz Kılınç Cami

A modern mosque named in memory of a local police officer, featuring contemporary Turkish religious architecture.

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15 Temmuz Şehitler Camii

A contemporary mosque dedicated to the victims of the 2016 coup attempt, located in the Konyaaltı district.

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İhsaniye Camii

Neighborhood mosque located in the eastern residential districts of Antalya.

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İbrahim Saraçoğlu Camii

Local Sunni mosque serving the İbrahim Saraçoğlu neighborhood.

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Sülemiş Cami

Small neighborhood mosque providing a place of worship for the local community.

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Molla Yusuf Cami

Local mosque serving the Molla Yusuf neighborhood in western Antalya.

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