Afyon Mosque

The Afyon Mosque features nine naves supported by forty wooden columns with stalactite-styled capitals and a flat wooden ceiling across its interior space.

The construction of Afyon Mosque dates back to 1272, when Hasan Nusretüddin commissioned architect Emir Hac Bey to create this religious structure.

The mosque demonstrates the architectural excellence of the Seljuk period through its detailed woodwork, structural design, and ornamental features within the prayer hall.

The mosque remains open for daily prayers and welcomes visitors outside of prayer times, with guided tours available to explore its architectural features.

The mosque incorporates forty wooden columns with no metal components, showcasing medieval construction techniques that rely solely on wooden joinery methods.

Location: Afyonkarahisar Province

Part of: Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval Anatolia

GPS coordinates: 38.75500,30.52944

Latest update: March 5, 2025 05:04