Yapıcıoğlu Mosque, mosque in İzmir, Turkey
Yapıcıoğlu Mosque is a place of worship in the Konak district of İzmir built during the 19th century. The structure features a modest design with small domes and a slender minaret, while the simple interior has a rectangular layout meant for daily prayers and community gatherings.
The building was constructed before 1865 by Yapıcızâde Mehmed Ağa for the local Muslim community. Over the years it received maintenance work including repainting and repairs in 1955 and a major restoration in 2014 to preserve its historic fabric.
The mosque takes its name from the Yapıcıoğlu family who were involved in its construction or maintenance. This naming tradition connects the building to local customs and shows how the community played a role in preserving their religious spaces.
Entry to the mosque is free and it sits in a central location in Konak district, reachable on foot from major streets and public transport stops. Visitors should know that regular prayers happen at five set times during the day and modest clothing is expected when entering.
The mosque has an unusual long rectangular layout instead of a large open prayer hall, with a large dome in the center and smaller domes on each side. This arrangement makes the interior easy to navigate and gives the space a distinctly balanced proportion.
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