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Great Mosque (Valide Mosque)
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The two-minaret Great Mosque (Valide Mosque) near Saathane, rebuilt in 1884 after the 1869 fire.
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Its story
The mosque's first building was made of wood by Hızır Bey in the 14th century. Completely burned in the great Samsun fire of 1869, the mosque was rebuilt in cut stone in 1884. Because of the contribution of Sultan Abdülaziz's mother to the repair, it is also known as the Valide Camii. With its large courtyard, floral and geometric decoration inside the dome, and two single-balcony minarets, it stands at the heart of the historic bazaar.
Key facts
- First building
- 14th century
- Visit duration
- 20 minutes
- Current building
- 1884
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
41.29438, 36.33266
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://samsun.ktb.gov.tr/TR-216750/buyuk-cami.html | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/244702425 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q112980277