Esrefoglu Mosque
Esrefoglu Mosque
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Elke W
Istanbul, Türkiye235 contributions
Jun 2021
Stunning mosque, in terms of the history, the woodwork, tiles and mosaic work in the Mihrab, and the backstory of the 'pool' (kar havuzu) that used to be uncovered, and served to keep the timber moisturised thanks to evaporating water. The good people of Beyşehir are also incredibly hospitable, and you will be able to obtain a free book about the mosque, but it's written in Turkish.
Across the mosque is a tea place which is a thoroughly charming, typical country-town place from which you can look across the camii one more time while drinking your tea.
Across the mosque is a tea place which is a thoroughly charming, typical country-town place from which you can look across the camii one more time while drinking your tea.
Written July 9, 2021
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hüseyin boz
Alanya, Türkiye270 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
A very beautiful mosque. Excellent wood woodwork. That region definitely needs modern, clean toilets. There are very historical places such as the Hittite Water Monument, and toilets like toilets should be built for more publicity and tourists.
Written January 16, 2024
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samar z
Levallois-Perret, France5 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
On the lake shore, the mosque is very nice with wooden columns. A must to visit. Avoid prayer time. Ladies can enter but think about having a small scarf to cover the head.
Written June 7, 2019
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Gai C
Oxford, UK134 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
Wonderful stone exterior with ornate carved entrance. Interior has wooden columns with painted detail at top, and a flat wooden roof which is very unusual. Visit early in the morning to avoid the coach loads of tourist. No entrance fee but good to leave a donation. Kind Turkish woman helped me wear my scarf Turkish style, and must take off shoes to enter. On leaving bought some lovely hand-knitted socks from her! Good views of the lake and town around the mosque.
Written October 26, 2014
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TubaKoseogluOkcu
Istanbul, Türkiye6,779 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
Eşrefoglu Mosque is a must see in Turkey not only because it's the biggest, best preserved wooden columned and roofed mosque in Islamic World but also its imam is an exemplary clergyman.
We had the chance to visit the mosque with the guidance provided by this imam and he explained us every detail in the most understandable manner, even for those who are not familiar with Islam. It was a great experience. He also wrote a very detailed book about the mosque, available both in Turkish and English and if you ask him, he will provide the book as well.
I wish all ancient mosques in Turkey had such enlightened imams...
We had the chance to visit the mosque with the guidance provided by this imam and he explained us every detail in the most understandable manner, even for those who are not familiar with Islam. It was a great experience. He also wrote a very detailed book about the mosque, available both in Turkish and English and if you ask him, he will provide the book as well.
I wish all ancient mosques in Turkey had such enlightened imams...
Written August 2, 2017
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OntarioCanuck1
Georgetown, Canada4,139 contributions
Sep 2014 • Friends
Stopped here while touring, beautiful mosque with wooden pillars and carvings worthy of a stop. Potentially unesco heritage site. We were able to talk to the imam which was fascinating. Make the trip and enjoy
Written September 12, 2014
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JPGG
Montreal, Canada207 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
In this less traveled region of Turkey, Beyshir, near the lake of the same name, is a quiet oasis. In the XIII century it occupied a srategic position on the silk road.
Today it is worth a detour for one of the best preserved mosque in Turkey. Quite ordinary from the outside but a special cedar interior with 39 columns, a unique center 'snow pit', a Mehrab with turquoise and black tiles, an unusual tribune makes it a protected UNESCO site.
Hope you also meet the local ladies outside selling the colourful wollen socks and gloves they knit during the winter
Today it is worth a detour for one of the best preserved mosque in Turkey. Quite ordinary from the outside but a special cedar interior with 39 columns, a unique center 'snow pit', a Mehrab with turquoise and black tiles, an unusual tribune makes it a protected UNESCO site.
Hope you also meet the local ladies outside selling the colourful wollen socks and gloves they knit during the winter
Written November 12, 2013
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Corto_Turco
Istanbul, Türkiye552 contributions
Oct 2012 • Friends
The woodwork in the mosque is superb. It is hard to believe those ornaments have endured so many years.
Written November 5, 2012
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ceylan v
Istanbul, Türkiye12 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
i dont like mosque’s but this place must see-go
different kind of mosque
and there are medrese and hamam together at beysehir
different kind of mosque
and there are medrese and hamam together at beysehir
Written January 28, 2023
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Q-Treiber2015
Taunusstein, Germany71 contributions
Sep 2019
Unfortunately some adjoining buildings were still in renovation when we visited. Luckily the mosque was open to public and we could see the old wooden beams and the impressive interieur
Written October 9, 2019
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i am coming from Antalya, hopfeully, by public transport. What is the best way to get there?
Written July 18, 2015
you should travel by bus from antalya to konya
Written November 8, 2017
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