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ANKARA MOSQUES |
Haci Bayram Mosque
This mosque, in Ulus, next to the Temple of
Augustus, was built in the early 15th century and subsequently
restored by Sinan in the l6th century with Kütahya tiles being
added in the 18th century. The mosque was built in honour of Haci
Bayram Veli whose tomb is next to the mosque.
Aslanhane Mosque
This mosque, near to the citadel, was built in the
13th century. The mosque has a mihrap (prayer niche) of Seljuk
tiles, and, unusually, a double colonnade of wooden columns. Next
to the mosque is the tomb of Ahi Serafeddin.
Ahi Elvan Mosque
Found in the Ulus quarter near to the Citadel this
mosque was built and finished during the late l4th and early l5th
century. The finely carved walnut mimber (pulpit) is of
particular interest.
Alaaddin Mosque
This mosque is inside the Citadel walls. It has a
carved walnut mimber the inscription on which records that the
mosque was built in the 12th century by the Seljuk ruler, Mesud.
Yeni (Cenab Ahmed) Mosque
This is the largest Ottoman mosque in Ankara and was
built by the famous architect Sinan in the l6th century.The
mimber (pulpit) and mihrap (prayer niche) are of white marble,
and the mosque itself is of Ankara stone (red porphyry) of very
fine workmanship. Yeni Cami is on Ulucanlar Avenue.
Kocatepe Mosque
This is a recently constructed mosque of great size
in classical Ottoman design with four minarets. Built between
1967 and 1987 in the Kocatepe quarter its size and prominent
situation have made it something of a landmark.