Yalı Mosque

The Yalı Mosque ( Turkish Yalı Camii ), also Konak Mosque ( Turkish Konak Camii ) called, is a mosque in the district of Konak Turkish city of Izmir. It is located at the Konak Square next to the clock tower built in 1901.

History

Construction of the mosque began Yalı in 1755 and took 19 years; In 1774 it was opened. Who gave the building in order, is controversial. It is said to have acted as Ayse Hanim, wife of Mehmet Paşa Katipzade, who reigned at the time of Izmir. After the First World War had in some places individual stones of the mosque to be renewed.

Origin of the name

The name derives from the location of the mosque: As Yalı summer villas are referred to on the shore; the Yalı Mosque is located on the Gulf of Izmir and is about 200 meters from the Turkish Aegean coast. The alternative name Konak Mosque dates back to the township, where the mosque is located. Another, but less common, name is Ayşe ingiliz Camii. Ingiliz means Englishman; this addition is because Ayse Hanim close links with English acquaintances are attributed.

Architecture

When Yalı Mosque is a building of classical Ottoman architecture. It was built in the shape of a hexagon and the windows were remodels with colored tiles. The mosque has a minaret.