Historical Hacı Yusuf Mosque (Adıyaman Center - 18th Century)

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Rising right at the entrance of the Historical Oturakçı Market and Tuz Inn, the Historical Bazaar Mosque (Hacı Yusuf Mosque) is the most elegant representative of the 18th century Ottoman stonemasonry in the Adıyaman bazaar fabric. With its minaret built of cut stone, muqarnas mihrab and wooden ceiling decorations, it has been the meeting place of merchants and bazaar tradesmen for centuries. A deep-rooted Ahi tradition is kept alive in the region, where Hacı Yusuf Agha had this mosque built so that the market would be fruitful, and the tradesmen performed the morning prayer here and prayed for halal sustenance before opening their shops in the morning. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features The altitude is approximately 675 meters. It is located in the heart of Adıyaman historical bazaar, in the center of lively commercial streets. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees