History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Historical Bazaar Mosque, located in the bazaar of Güroymak district center; It is the heart of the district with its elegant minaret, large courtyard and peaceful sanctuary. The mosque, which is the meeting place of the district's people who come from surrounding villages and towns to shop on Fridays, has been embracing its community for centuries in the district at the foot of the high mountains. The conversations and prayers of the tradesmen under the grand plane trees in the mosque courtyard have become the symbol of Güroymak's deep-rooted commercial ethics and neighborly ties. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The altitude is 1,315 meters. It is located in a flat position in the market square in the town centre. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Worship and visit are completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): Open 7 days a week from morning adhan to night prayer.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: Mosque etiquette is required; Straight entrance from the market square is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.•Facilities and Facilities:Ablution room, WC, fountain and benches under plane trees are available. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Çarşı İçi Mahallesi, Akşam Caddesi, 13800 Güroymak / Bitlis.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: Located in the town centre; It can be easily reached on foot.•Actual Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): All vehicles coming from Bitlis, Tatvan and Muş get off at the stop near the mosque.•Parking Availability:There is a municipal parking area for 30 vehicles around the bazaar. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines•Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: Performing daily prayers in the historical sanctuary and participating in the blessing prayers of the tradesmen.•Documentary & Respectful Shooting:Traditional bazaar life in the minaret and mosque courtyard can be photographed outside of prayer times.•Important Commemoration Days:Intense community atmosphere with the establishment of the bazaar market on Fridays.•Local Spiritual Tradition:Sipping samovar tea at the coffeehouse in the mosque courtyard after prayer.