Top Things to do in Turkish Mediterranean Coast
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The 10 Best Sacred & Religious Sites in Turkish Mediterranean Coast, Turkey
Discover the best top things to do in Turkish Mediterranean Coast, Turkey including Mrk. Kulliye Cami, Merkez Eyup Sultan Camii, Laal Pasa Cami, Yivli Minaret Mosque, Beldibi Yeni Merkez Cami, Temple of Apollo, Church of St. Nicholas, Habibi Neccar Mosque, Ayatekla Church, Tarsus Ulu Cami (Grand Mosque).
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1. Mrk. Kulliye Cami
2. Merkez Eyup Sultan Camii
3. Laal Pasa Cami
4. Yivli Minaret Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 270 reviews
This mosque was built in the 13th century by the Seljuk sultan Alaeddin Keykubat. The elegant, fluted minaret has become a symbol of Anatalya.
Reviewed By carolas936 - Marietta, United States
Yivli Minaret Mosque (a.k.a Alaaddin Mosque , Yivli Minare Mosque (literally: "Fluted Minaret" Mosque), or Ulu Cami, "Grand Mosque") is located in Kaleiçi (old town) on Cumhuriyet Cd. It is part of a külliye (mosque complex) which includes the Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev Medrese (school), Seljuk and Dervish lodge, and the tombs of Zincirkıran and Nigar Hatun. The mosque's fluted minaret is a landmark and symbol of the city (it is listed as a World Heritage Site). The original mosque and minaret was built in 1230 on the orders of Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I (the Seljuk Sultan of Rûm who ruled from 1220-1237), incorporating the walls of a ruined Byzantine church (earthworks from this period can be seen under a glassed section of floor within the mosque). The original mosque (but not the minaret) was destroyed in the 14th century; an inscription at the entrance indicates the current mosque was built in 1373 by Mehmet Bey, grandson of Yunus Bey from the Hamitoglu clan. The prayer hall was rebuilt with its six domes and is one of the oldest examples of multi-domed mosques in Anatolia. The building is rectangular with plain decoration, with a roof supported by 12 columns with ancient column heads. Beside it, the 38m fluted minaret is a unique example of Anatolian Turkish architecture, standing on a large square stone base. The minaret has eight flutes on its brick shaft, and was originally decorated with dark blue and turquoise-colored tiles on every other row of the minaret trunk, giving an illusion of stripes running up the flanks. The minaret was restored in 1953, 1961 and 1973. The minaret is beautifully lit at night, highlighting its top and conical roof. In the mosque garden are two mausoleums, one of Sufi sheikh Zincirkıran Mehmet Bey (1377) and the other of Nigar Hatun (who died in 1503, the consort of Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II). The mosque is open every day, but may be closed during times of prayer. There is no entrance fee, although a donation is gratefully accepted.
5. Beldibi Yeni Merkez Cami
6. Temple of Apollo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,998 reviews
Reviewed By GaryMWar - Southport, United Kingdom
Nice walk round Side Town leads you to this, The Temple of Apollo, this is open and free to take a look around and is great to see, local bars nearby and shops, well worth a visit
7. Church of St. Nicholas
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4.5 based on 529 reviews
Reviewed By 1973LYS - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Not too far away from Myra Ancient City, there is Church St. Nicholas. St. Nicholas was born and the bishop of Patara known as St. Claus (or Sinterklaas in Dutch). Thus East Roman Basilica church is decorated with beautiful vibrant frescoes of life and miracles of St. Nicholas, amazing architecture, and one of UNESCO tentative heritage sites. There is also a broken sarchopagus which was believed to be the first burial of St. Nicholas.
8. Habibi Neccar Mosque
9. Ayatekla Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Sinop61 - Ankara, Turkey
One of the must to see places for culture and faith tourism lovers. Road Direction Signs are inadequate so its better to use navigation. Admittance is free and avaliable free brouchers at the entrance. There are some remnants on the surface. The info boards in Turkish and English are helpful. Please do not miss out some elegant stonehand handcrafing on some remnants while visiting The underground church.
10. Tarsus Ulu Cami (Grand Mosque)
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