History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
The historical wooden mosque located in Kavaklı Village of Çubuk is one of the original representatives of the traditional Turkish-Islamic timber-framed mosque architecture in Central Anatolia. The building, built in the late Ottoman period, attracts attention with its elegant wooden poles carved from juniper and pine trees, its root-painted ceiling core and its gallery with wooden railings. It is said among the local people that the timbers of the mosque were brought from the Aydos Mountains with ox carts accompanied by prayers and that they preserved the spiritual unity of the village for centuries. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The altitude is 1,050 meters. It is located on a quiet valley slope, at the foot of the Çubuk Mountains, surrounded by poplar trees and orchards. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:It is a historical mosque and entrance is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days:It is open for worship and visits 7 days a week, from morning adhan to night prayer.•Rules, Security and Baby Stroller/Disabled Access: The wooden floor of the mosque must be entered without shoes and silence must be maintained. The flatfoot courtyard entrance is accessible for strollers and elderly visitors.•Facilities and Facilities:There is a historical stone fountain, fountain, toilet and resting benches in the mosque courtyard. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Kavaklı Mahallesi Inner Village, Çubuk / Ankara.•Road Condition and Vehicle Suitability: It is approximately 12 km away from the center of Çubuk and can be easily reached by any kind of passenger vehicle via the asphalt village road.•Real Public Transportation Information: Transportation is provided by Kavaklı village cooperative minibuses departing from Çubuk center.•Parking Availability:There is a free parking area in the mosque square. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photography Spots and Frames:The painted geometric embroideries on the wooden ceiling core, pulpit carvings and the exterior stone facade of the mosque offer wonderful detail photographs.•Light and Shooting Hours:Natural sunlight filtering through the mosque windows in the morning is very suitable for photographing the interior.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:You should have breakfast with a hot loaf of bread from the village oven and Çubuk cherry jam.