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Historical Sergeant Major Mosque
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Dini Yapılar & Kutsal MekanlarMerkez, Yozgat

Historical Sergeant Major Mosque

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Admission StatusFree Entry
Visiting HoursOpen Daily

About & Visitor Guide

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore

  • •The mosque, built of cut stone by Halil Ağa, the Sergeant Major of the Çapanoğulları dynasty, in 1800, is famous for its wooden ceiling core and hand-carved decorations.
  • •The prayer hall supported by wooden poles and the wall paintings with floral motifs in the Baroque-Rococo style are among the most outstanding examples of Anatolian stone mosque architecture of the late Ottoman period.
  • •Local narratives say that Halil Agha built this mosque with the spoils he earned after returning from the campaign and dedicated it to the worship of the people. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
  • •The altitude is approximately 1,305 meters above sea level. It is located on the southern streets of the historical Istanbulluoğlu District.
  • •It is in the texture of a quiet and serene neighborhood surrounded by centuries-old wooden Yozgat mansions.
  • •The small and charming stone courtyard is shaded by plane trees and mulberry trees. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
  • •Entrance Fee:Visiting the mosque is completely free.
  • •Visiting Hours and Days:It is open 7 days a week from morning adhan to night prayer.
  • •Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: Must enter the mosque without shoes; The courtyard is level and wheelchair accessible.
  • •Facilities and Facilities:There is an ablution room, fountain and WC. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location
  • •Address / Open Location:İstanbulluoğlu Mahallesi, Başçavuş Sokak No:8, Merkez / Yozgat.
  • •Road Conditions and Vehicle Availability: It takes 6 minutes on foot from the Clock Tower and 3 minutes from Çapanoğlu Mosque.
  • •Real Public Transportation Information: In the inner city Istanbulluoğlu District, minibuses drop off at Cami Street.
  • •Parking Availability:Parking pockets between neighborhoods can be used. Spiritual Visiting Etiquette and Commemoration Guidelines
  • •Spiritual Visit and Prayer Etiquette: One should worship peacefully and recite blessings under the historical wooden ceiling decorations.
  • •Documentary & Respectful Shooting:Wooden ceiling cores and hand-drawn panels can be shot outside of prayer hours.
  • •Important Commemoration Days:On Kandil nights, the people of the neighborhood meet in the mosque.
  • •Local Spiritual Tradition:Rock candy is offered to the congregation after the Friday prayer.
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