Mahmut Bey Mosque, 14th-century mosque in Kasaba village, Kastamonu Province, Turkey.
The rectangular mosque exhibits wooden columns supporting the roof structure, creating an open prayer space with hewn stone exterior walls.
Built in 1366 by Mahmut Bey of the Candarid dynasty, this mosque represents one of the first wooden columned religious structures in Anatolia.
The interior surfaces display numerous painted decorations from the medieval period, reflecting the artistic preferences of Turkish wooden mosque architecture.
The mosque stands at 834 meters elevation, located 18 kilometers from Kastamonu city center, making it accessible for daily prayers and tourism.
The construction method excludes cement except in the mihrab, and the roof assembly functions without metal components or nails.
Location: Kastamonu Province
Location: Kastamonu
Part of: Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval Anatolia
GPS coordinates: 41.48053,33.68802
Latest update: March 9, 2025 22:03
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