Alaaddin Mosque
Alâeddin Camii
Sinop's oldest mosque, built in the Seljuk period in the 13th century, with a spacious courtyard and an exquisite carved wooden pulpit.
The Alaaddin Mosque was built shortly after the Seljuk dynasty captured Sinop in 1214. It is one of the earliest Seljuk mosques on the Black Sea coast and was later restored under the Candarid dynasty. Its courtyard is enclosed by high walls and contains large trees and an ablution fountain pavilion. Inside the prayer hall are a carved wooden pulpit and marble mihrab niches from the Candarid period. Entry is free. Visitors must remove their shoes, women must cover their hair, and visits should avoid prayer times. The mosque is next to the Pervane Madrasa, in the centre of the old town.
Opening hours
Visits allowed outside service times
Nearby sights
- Süleyman Pervane Madrasa
- Sinop Castle
- Sinop Archaeological Museum
- Sinop Ethnography Museum
- Sinop Harbour Promenade
- Sinop Historical Fortress Prison
- Balatlar Church
- Paşa Tabyası