Old Mosque, Mersin

The rectangular mosque stands in the business district with a wooden gable roof and a single minaret reaching toward the Mediterranean sky.

Built in 1870 during Sultan Abdülaziz's reign, the structure initially carried the name of Bezmialem Sultan, mother of Sultan Abdülmecit.

The mosque maintains its role as an active Sunni Islamic center where local residents gather for daily prayers and religious ceremonies.

Located 200 meters from the provincial governor's office, the mosque occupies 600 square meters and includes a prayer hall and courtyard.

The adjacent Şavırvan fountain, constructed in 1865, predates the mosque and faces Uray Street rather than the traditional courtyard placement.

Location: Mersin

Inception: 1870

GPS coordinates: 36.80000,34.63333

Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:24