Kayalar Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Foça, Turkey
Kayalar Mosque is a rectangular building with a single minaret standing on a stone base and crowned by an onion-shaped dome. The minaret has a cylindrical body that forms a distinctive feature of the structure.
The building emerged in the second half of the 15th century under Sultan Mehmet II as part of urban development in Foça. This period marked a phase of intensive construction and reshaping of the region.
The structure was built using stones and materials sourced from ancient sites in the area. These building blocks show how different eras came together and coexisted within the structure.
The site is located northeast of Fatih Mosque within the castle area and can be reached via the main roads of Foça. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the area is explored on foot.
The minaret underwent significant renovation in the 19th century and was reshaped according to the building styles of that time. These changes still show today how the structure was adapted and modified across the centuries.
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