History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Located in the center of Gediksaray Village, the Historical Village Mosque is an important village place of worship that keeps the deep-rooted Seljuk and Ottoman settlement culture of the region alive. The building, built in traditional architectural style with wooden frame and adobe infill on a cut stone base, attracts attention especially with its wooden column capitals and embroidered wooden ceiling laths. The mosque, where the village people have come together for Friday and Eid prayers for centuries, is the living spiritual witness of Gediksaray's rich historical past. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The altitude is 675 meters. It is in a quiet location in the Gediksaray Village square, located on the expanding plain of Çekerek Valley, surrounded by centuries-old plane trees and village houses. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:It is a village mosque open for worship and entrance is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days:It is open for visits and worship 7 days a week, from morning adhan to night prayer.•Rules, Security and Baby Stroller/Disabled Access: One must enter the mosque by adhering to the rules of etiquette and dress code. The mosque garden and entrance are flat and accessible for disabled and baby strollers.•Facilities and Facilities:There is a historical fountain, ablution room and village square seating area in the mosque courtyard. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Gediksaray Village Square, Göynücek / Amasya.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is 14 km away from Göynücek; It can be reached by all kinds of vehicles via the completely asphalt village road.•Real Public Transportation Information: Gediksaray village shuttles departing from Göynücek and Amasya center and reach directly to the mosque square.•Parking Availability:There is ample free parking area in the village square and around the mosque. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photography Spots and Frames:The authentic Anatolian village view of the mosque with its traditional stone wall texture, wooden minaret and historical plane tree in the courtyard can be photographed.•Light and Shooting Hours:Noon and afternoon hours are the hours when the light-shadow play in the courtyard is most evident.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:You can take a break at the Gediksaray village grocery store and coffee house and get the famous brewed samovar tea, freshly baked village buns and canned Gediksaray okra.