Süleymaniye Mosque, Alanya - Turkey
N 36° 32.092 E 031° 59.565
36S E 409834 N 4043747
originally built by alaadin keykubat I in 1231, and rebuilt by the ottoman sultan süleyman the magnificent (1530-1560).
Waymark Code: WMX386
Location: Türkiye
Date Posted: 11/20/2017
Views: 2
the square planed mosque consist of a main domed chamber in center and 3 rooms separated by crossed-arches on north. construction materials are built of stone and bricks. quite large cistern is placed
in the north - east corner and next to it there is a covered ablution fountain. above the main entrance there is arabic written: "GOD=ALLAH". the minaret built on a square base rises in the north western corner
Source: information sign at the entrance of the mosque.
Type: Current mosque
Address:
Süleymaniye Cami
Ehmedek Sk. No:10,
07400 Alanya
Turkey
Website reference (required if no minaret or 2nd photo): [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Posting a photo of your visit is strongly encouraged but not required. There is NO requirement that you enter inside the mosque as some mosques may not allow this. Please refrain from taking pictures inside the mosque if it is not permitted by the management and generally have respect for the reliqious nature of the site.