History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
The historical Keskin Bazaar Mosque was built during the Ottoman period at the end of the 19th century, when Keskin was a mining and trade center, and is the spiritual symbol of the district. Built from cut Ankara stone with a square plan scheme, the mosque is an outstanding example of Late Ottoman stonemasonry with its wooden ceiling decorations, madder-painted geometric belly motif and elegant single-balcony minaret. According to the narrations told among the people of Keskin, it is believed that the prayers made in this mosque, which was built with the sweat of the masters and tradesmen working in the mines of the district, lead to abundance and that the gold and prayers of benefactors are included in the foundation mortar of the mosque. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is located in Keskin district center, in the historical market square, at an altitude of approximately 1,140 meters. Rising on a gently sloping land at the foot of Dinek Mountain, the mosque creates a historical texture compatible with the historical Taş Mektep and traditional Keskin mansions around it. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Visiting the historical mosque is completely free.•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): It is open for worship and visits 7 days a week, from morning adhan to night prayer (05:30 - 22:30).•Rules, Security and Baby Stroller/Disabled Access: When entering the mosque, shoes should be taken off and dress code should be taken into consideration. The entrance courtyard is level and wheelchair and stroller accessible.•Facilities and Facilities:Ablution room, WC, ladies' lounge, fountain and benches under centuries-old trees in the courtyard. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Bozkurt District, Çarşı Square No:1, Keskin / Kırıkkale.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is approximately 27 km away from Kırıkkale city center; It can be easily reached by all kinds of passenger vehicles via the double-lane asphalt road branching from Kırıkkale-Kayseri highway to Keskin district center.•Real Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): Keskin district minibuses depart from Kırıkkale East Garage every 20 minutes and directly reach the market square and in front of the mosque.•Parking Availability:The municipal open parking lot in the bazaar square and the on-street areas around the mosque can be used free of charge. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photography Points and Frames:The historical perspective of the cut stone minaret of the mosque and the market square together, and the madder engravings on the wooden ceiling core should be framed.•Light and Shooting Times:Soft sunlight entering through the windows in the early morning and late afternoon creates warm tones in the interior.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:You should definitely try the famous Keskin pan (a delicacy baked with lamb, tomatoes and garlic), tandoori bread and flour halva in Keskin Bazaar.