Niğde Alaaddin Mosque
| Niğde Alaaddin Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Niğde Alaaddin Camisi | |
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| Basic information | |
| Geographic coordinates | 37°57′59″N 34°40′44″E / 37.96639°N 34.67889°E |
| Rite | Sunni Islam |
| District | Niğde |
| Region | Central Anatolia |
| Status | Active |
| Architectural description | |
| Architect(s) | Sıddık |
| Architectural type | Mosque |
| Completed | 1223 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome(s) | 3 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
| Materials | Cut stone |
Niğde Alaaddin Mosque is a historical mosque in Niğde, Turkey.
The mosque is in the historical castle of Niğde at 37°57′59″N 34°40′44″E / 37.96639°N 34.67889°E.[1] The mosque was constructed in 1223 during the reign of Keyqubad I (r.1220-1237) of Sultanate of Rum. It was commissioned by Ziynettin Beşare, the local governor of Niğde in behalf of the sultan. The chief architect of the mosque was Sıddık, the son of Mahmut. His brother Gazi was his assistant.[2]
The building material is cut stone. There are two portals: the one in the east side is monumental. The second gate is in the north side.[2] There are three domes in the southern part of the mosque. The minaret is located in the northeastern corner of the square building.
Trivia
During mid-morning hours the stone carving of the east portal casts a shadow of a crowned women. According to legend, this shadow is the silhouette of the commissioner’s daughter with whom the architect fell in love.[3]
