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Central Anatolia has a number of Mosques made by
the Muslims of the Ottoman era. These mosques are the proof of the
finest workmanship of the architects and designers who used to live
in Turkey in the past.
Mosques built in Central Anatolia are all built by the rulers of
Turkey either in the honor of some brave fighter or just for the
recognition of the works of the reigns of the rulers. Each of the
mosque has the finest designs which are found nowhere on this earth.
Muslims families, tourists, archeologists and people who want to
spend their holidays exploring various places are often found in
Central Anatolia during the holiday season eagerly exploring not
only the usual historical sites here but also the great mosques
built by the great people of the past.
Central Anatolia is one of the many regions of Turkey that is the
best tourist destination. People from across the world come here and
explore the turkey at the adjoining areas. There are a number of
places that should be visited in Turkey because of their beauty and
historical importance. Those people who are interested in having fun
holidays and enjoying their time exploring various regions will find
plenty of a treats in Central Anatolia.
Among the museums, landscapes, attraction spots, and various other
places worth visiting, mosques here in the region are also the
places that should be explored. Each mosque has its own importance
and each of the mosque is made is by the people who used to live in
Turkey a thousand years ago. When you visit turkey, do explore
various regions here and make great memorizes. When you come to
Central Anatolia, Turkey, visiting the mosques here will be real fun
and interesting for you.
Let’s begin with talking about the Haci Bayram Mosque. This mosque
lies in Ulus near the Augustus temple. It was built in the 15th
century in the Seljuk style. In the 16th century, changes were made
in the mosque and Sinan style also became a part of the mosque.
Later in the 18th century, the Kutahya tiles where added in the
mosque to further improve its architect. This mosque was
manufactured in the memory of Haci Bayram Veli. His tomb lies next
to this mosque.
Another great mosque that is situated near Citadel is the Aslanhane
mosque. It was constructed in the 13th century. A great thing about
this mosque is that it has mirhap made from the Seljuk tiles. The
tomb of the Ahi Serafeddin lies next to the mosque.
One more mosque located near Citadel is the Ahi Elvan Mosque. It is
situated in the Ulus quarter. The construction of this mosque began
in the 14 the century whereas it was completed in the beginning of
the 15th century. People from far off places come to see this mosque
just to view the mimber made here that is carved from walnut. The
walls of citadel have another mosque called the Alaaddin mosque
which also has a walnut carved mimber. The mosque was constructed by
Mesut in the 12th century. These are not the only things that are
promoting tourism, Turkey has many other regions and locations too
that are the center of attention of many of the foreigners.
One of the largest mosques of the Ottoman Empire made in Ankara is
the Yeni Mosque also known as the Cenab Ahmet mosque. It was built
in the 16th century by Sinan who was a well-known architect of that
time. The mihrap and the mimber are some of the finest workmanship
of this mosque. The mosque itself is made of the Ankara stone.
A freshly constructed mosque of the region is the Kocatepe Mosque.
It is built with 4 minarets and it was made in the Ottoman style.
Seyit Battal Gazi Mosque is also one of the historical mosques built
in the 13th century in the honor of Seyyit Battal who was known as
Islam’s warrior. These and many other mosques are the center of
attention of the Muslims from far off places.
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