History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Kesik Minare Mosque (Şehzade Korkut Mosque) is a unique cultural heritage that summarizes the city's 2,000-year-old layers of belief and civilization in a single structure. It was built as a Roman pagan temple in the 2nd century AD, and was transformed into the Virgin Mary (Panhagia) Church, which was the archdiocesan cathedral of the city during the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) period in the 5th century. It was converted into a mosque after the conquest of the Seljuks in 1207, and at the end of the 15th century, II. It was turned into a magnificent social complex by adding a minaret by Prince Korkut, son of Bayezid. In the great Kaleiçi fire that broke out in 1896, its roof and the wooden cone of its minaret were burned; From that day on, its minaret became known as the 'Cut Minaret'. The historical building, which remained in ruins and roofless for 123 years, was reopened to worship and visit in 2021, with a magnificent restoration carried out by the General Directorate of Foundations, with its new wooden cone and roof. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The mosque is located on Accountci Street in the heart of Kaleiçi, at an altitude of approximately 35 meters above sea level. On the floor of the building, Roman temple columns, Byzantine marble amboni and floor mosaics, Seljuk altar and Ottoman woodwork are exhibited under glass floors. There are centuries-old olive and cypress trees in its courtyard. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:The historical mosque is an active place of worship and museum-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.•Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: It is an active mosque; Mosque etiquette and dress code must be observed, and the peace of those praying must be preserved; shoes are removed or overshoes are worn when walking on glass floor coverings; A disabled ramp is available.•Facilities and Facilities:In the courtyard of the mosque, there is an ablution room, a glass-protected open-air archeology museum area, information boards and clean WC units. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Kılınçarslan Mahallesi, Accountçı Sokak No:22, Kaleiçi, 07100 Muratpaşa / Antalya.•Road Conditions and Vehicle Availability: Located in Kaleiçi; It can be easily reached by entering from Hadrian's Gate (Üçkapılar) and walking 200 meters along Uzmancı Street.•Real Public Transportation Information: You can get off at the Nostalgia tram 'Üçkapılar' stop and reach it on foot in 3 minutes.•Parking Availability:Işıklar or Atatürk Street car parks outside the Kaleiçi city walls are used. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines•Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: Performing a two-rakat prayer of gratitude in the 2,000-year-old temple and reciting the Fatiha to Prince Korkut and the martyrs of the conquest provides a deep sense of awe.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:Roman column capitals protected by restoration, Byzantine mosaics under the glass floor and the renewed minaret cone should be photographed with dignity.•Important Commemoration Days:On Fridays and Kandil nights, halva and sherbet are served to the congregation in the mosque courtyard.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:You should try traditional Turkish coffee and bitter orange dessert at the boutique cafes on Accountci Street after the mosque.