Hisar Mosque
Hisar Camii
One of İzmir's largest and oldest mosques, built in 1597, with a richly decorated interior and a dome painted in blue, white and gold.
Hisar Mosque was built in 1597 and takes its name from Hisar, a small fortress on the harbor that has since disappeared. It is the largest Ottoman mosque in İzmir. Its dome and columns are decorated with floral paintings in blue, white and gold. The style differs from the classical mosques of Istanbul and has distinct local character. Visitors may enter free of charge outside prayer times. Women must cover their hair, wear a long skirt, and remove their shoes before entering. It is located in the heart of the Kemeraltı bazaar, and the square in front has small stalls selling sesame rings and boyoz, a local pastry.
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Nearby sights
- Kızlarağası Han
- Kemeraltı Bazaar
- St. Polycarp Church
- Agora of Smyrna
- Izmir Clock Tower & Konak Square
- İzmir Ethnography Museum
- İzmir Archaeological Museum
- Kordon Promenade