History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
The historical wooden mosque, located in Kuşçuali Village in the south of Elmadağ, is one of the registered cultural assets of Ottoman rural architecture that has survived to the present day. Built with a wooden beam carcass system on a rubble stone foundation, the mosque reflects the tranquility of centuries with its elegant carved juniper pillars in the interior, wooden ceiling core and simple pulpit. Village legends say that the large juniper logs used in the construction of the mosque were carried by human power from the steep slopes of Elmadağ and preserved the fertility of the village. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The altitude is 1,180 meters. It is located in the southern valley of the Elmadağ massacre, in a peaceful village texture surrounded by fruit gardens and walnut trees. 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: You must enter the wooden floor of the mosque without shoes and maintain silence. The mosque courtyard is flat and accessible for strollers and the elderly.•Facilities and Facilities:There is a historical fountain, fountain, toilet and shaded benches in the mosque courtyard. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Kuşçuali District, Inside the Village, Elmadağ / Ankara.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is approximately 18 km from the center of Elmadağ; It can be easily reached by all passenger vehicles via the asphalt village road.•Real Public Transportation Information: You can go by cooperative minibuses from Elmadağ center to Kuşçuali village.•Parking Availability:There is a free outdoor parking area in the mosque square. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photography Spots and Frames:The geometric slats of the wooden ceiling, historical pulpit details and the exterior of the mosque integrated with the village texture are worth photographing.•Light and Shooting Hours:The light beams filtering into the interior between noon and afternoon prayer times provide wonderful images.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:During your visit to the village, you should taste fresh Kuşçuali walnuts, homemade grape molasses and flatbread.