- Alaeddin Mosque ADD TO MY ROUTE
It was built in 1223 by Niğde sanjak chief Ziynettin Beşare. According to its inscription, the architects of the building are the master Sıddık and his brother Gazi. In addition, the name Müstenireddin is mentioned in the construction inscription, and it is understood that this person was the construction manager responsible for the construction of the mosque. The mosque, which has survived some repairs, preserves its original feature to a large extent and continues its function. The mosque has two doors. The shadow left by the sunlight between 09:30 and 11:00 in the summer months on the east-facing door reveals the "Crowded Woman's Head" of the master who worked with the stone dexterous hands of the door. According to the legend, the master painted the subject on the stone in the door decoration to keep the love he felt for the daughter of Niğde Sancak Bey, whom he fell in love with and knew he would never marry. The building consists of a minaret with a single balcony placed in the northeast corner.
Source:
https://nigde.ktb.gov.tr/TR-74357/camiler.html
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