Muğdat Mosque
Muğdat Camii
Mersin's largest mosque, with six minarets rising beside the seafront park. Lit up at night, it is a striking landmark on the city skyline.
Muğdat Mosque stands on the seafront boulevard in western Mersin and is the largest mosque in the city. It has six minarets and a large dome. Its name comes from the tomb of Miqdad, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, located nearby. The interior is spacious and bright, and it is open to visitors outside prayer times. Shoes must be removed, modest dress is required, and women should cover their heads. Entry is free. Combine a visit with a stroll along the seafront promenade, and go at dusk for the best photos.
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Open outside service times
Nearby sights
- Mersin Museum
- Mersin Seafront Promenade & Marina
- Atatürk House Museum, Mersin
- Soli Pompeiopolis
- Cave of the Seven Sleepers (Ashab-ı Kehf)
- Cleopatra's Gate
- Tarsus Old Town & Ancient Road
- St. Paul's Well