History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Located within the central campus of the Presidency of Religious Affairs on Eskişehir Road, Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Mosque is one of the most magnificent neoclassical places of worship built during the Republic period. Dedicated to the memory of Ahmet Hamdi Akseki, one of the former presidents of Religious Affairs, Islamic scholar and thinker, the mosque was opened for worship in 2012. It synthesizes traditional Seljuk and Ottoman architectural elements with modern engineering, with its four elegant minarets, a huge main dome with a diameter of 33 meters and gold leaf decorations displaying the peak of calligraphy. With its acoustic success and spacious interior, the mosque is the main center of the capital's protocol funerals and Friday gatherings. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The altitude is 910 meters. It is located within large landscape gardens, on the edge of Dumlupınar Boulevard (Eskişehir Road), one of Ankara's main arteries. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:It is a monumental mosque open for worship and entrance is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days:It is open to visitors 7 days a week from morning adhan to night prayer.•Rules, Security and Baby Stroller/Disabled Access: You must enter the mosque with Islamic attire and shoes must be removed. There are elevators and disabled ramps and it is 100% suitable for baby strollers and wheelchairs.•Facilities and Facilities:The mosque outbuildings include a huge indoor car park, library, exhibition hall, men's and women's ablution facilities, fountains and rest courtyards. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Universiteler Mahallesi, Dumlupınar Bulvarı No:147, Çankaya / Ankara.•Road Condition and Vehicle Suitability: It is on Eskişehir Road and is extremely comfortable for all types of vehicles with double asphalt connections.•Real Public Transportation Information: M2 Çayyolu Metro can be reached directly by bus transfer from METU or Bilkent stops or by all EGO buses and minibuses passing through Eskişehir Road.•Parking Availability:There is a free indoor car park with a capacity of 1,000 vehicles under the mosque. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photography Spots and Frames:The light beams under the 33-meter giant dome of the mosque, the geometric marble altar and the night illumination of the four minarets should be photographed.•Light and Shooting Times:Blue hours, when the afternoon sun and evening lighting come into play, are the most fascinating shooting moments.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:You should enjoy Ankara-style breakfast and strong tea at Bilkent and Çayyolu cafes after the mosque.