Old Mosque, Mersin, 19th-century mosque in central Mersin, Turkey.
The Old Mosque of Mersin is a rectangular structure in the business district featuring a wooden gable roof and a single minaret. It comprises a prayer hall and courtyard arranged in a layout typical of Ottoman-era religious architecture.
The structure was built in 1870 during the reign of Sultan Abdülaziz and was originally named after Bezmialem Sultan, mother of Sultan Abdülmecit. This naming reflected connections to the broader Ottoman cultural landscape of the period.
The mosque serves as an active gathering place where the local community comes together for daily prayers and religious observances. It continues to hold spiritual significance in the life of Mersin's residents.
Access is straightforward as the building sits in the central business area and is easily reachable on foot. Keep in mind this is an active place of worship, so respecting prayer times and local customs during your visit is important.
The adjacent Şavırvan fountain was built in 1865, predating the mosque itself, and faces toward the street rather than the courtyard. This unusual arrangement shows how the urban area expanded around an existing landmark.
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