Haci
Bayram Mosque: This mosque, in Ulus,next to
the Temple of Augustus, was built in the early
15th century and subsequently restored by
Sinan in the 16th century, with Kutahya tiles
added in the 18th century. The mosque was
built in honor of Haci Bayram Veil, whose tomb
is next to the mosque.
Aslanhane Mosque: This mosque, near the
citadel, was built in the 13th century. The
mosque has a mihrap (prayer niche) of Seljuk
tiles, and,unusually, a double colonnade of
wooden columns. Next to the mosque is the tomb
of Ahi Serafeddin.
Ahi Elvan Mosque: Found in the Ulus quarter
near the Citadel this mosque was built and
finished during the late 14th and early 15th
centuries. The finely carved walnut mimber
(pulpit) is of particular interest.
Alaaddin Mosque: This mosque is inside the
Citadel walls. It has a carved walnut mimber,
the inscription on which records that the
mosque was built in the 12th century by the
Seljuk ruler, Mesut.
Yeni (Cenab Ahmet) Mosque: This is the argest
Ottoman mosque in Ankara and was built by the
famous architect Sinan in the 16th century.The
mimber (pulpit) and mihrap (prayer niche) are
of white marble, and the mosque itself is of
Ankara stone (red porphyry), an example of
very fine workmanship. Yeni Cami is on
Ulucanlar Avenue.
Kocatepe Mosque: This is a recently
constructed mosque of great size in classical
Ottoman design with four minarets. Built
between 1967 and 1987 in the Kocatepe quarter,
its size and prominent situation have made it
something of a landmark.
Haci
Bayram Mosque: This mosque, in Ulus,next to
the Temple of Augustus, was built in the early
15th century and subsequently restored by
Sinan in the 16th century, with Kutahya tiles
added in the 18th century. The mosque was
built in honor of Haci Bayram Veil, whose tomb
is next to the mosque.
