Melike Hatun Mosque, Modern mosque in Hergele Meydanı, Turkey.
The Melike Hatun Mosque is a modern house of worship in Ankara featuring four minarets with three balconies each and four minarets standing 72 meters tall. The central dome spans 27 meters in diameter, and the prayer hall covers approximately 3,600 square meters.
Construction of this mosque took place during the 2010s and the building opened officially in 2017. It marks a significant turning point in the development of Ankara's religious architecture.
The mosque blends Ottoman and Seljuk architectural traditions that visitors can observe in its design and spaces. It functions as a gathering place for exhibitions and community meetings alongside its primary religious purpose.
The religious complex includes a five-story parking garage and can welcome around 7,000 visitors at one time. This makes arriving by car straightforward and provides ample space for large gatherings.
The mosque is named after a 14th-century woman known as a benefactor of her time. She funded numerous educational buildings, public baths, and fountains scattered throughout the city.
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