Renk Seçiniz
Orjinal Renk

Alâeddin Mosque: Commissioned by Ziynettin Beşare, lord of the sanjak of Niğde, in 1223. According to the inscription the architects of the building were Master craftsman Sıddık and his brother Gazi.  The inscription also mentions the name Müstenireddin. It is surmised, he was the administrator in charge of the construction of this mosque. Having been restored several times, the mosque preserves its original form to a large extent today and continues to function as a mosque. It has two entrances.

The shadow that forms on the east-facing door between 09:30 and 11:00 in the summer months reveals the silhouette of the "Crowned Woman's Head". According to legend, the master of the building painted a picture on the stone in the door decoration to keep alive the love he felt for the daughter of Niğde Sancak Bey, whom he was in love with and knew he would never marry.

Sungurbey Mosque: The mosque has no building inscription. Nonetheless it is thought to be constructed in around 1335. It was probably commissioned by Sunger Bey who was the Governor of Niğde in the İlhanlı period. The architect of the mosque is unknown. But the pulpit and probably the wooden leaf of the door in the northern crown entrance were made by craftsman Hoca Ebubekir, and, for the next period the wooden leaf of the door in the eastern crown entrance was made by Hacı Muhammed. It is located to the southwest of Niğde Castle.

Hanım Mosque: It is in Burhan quarter. According to the inscription;It was built in 856 Hijri, in 1452 Gregorian year.  It was commissioned by Hacı Dursun, son of Murat. The mosque, which has survived with some restorations, has partially lost its original feature. It measures 8.70x16.90 m from the outside and has a transverse rectangular plan, and is among the mosques with flat wooden ceilings. There is no narthex. The mosque consists of a harim and a single balcony minaret. The building was built quite plain.

Murat Paşa Mosque: The mosque, which has survived with some restorations, preserves its original feature to a great extent and continues its function. The structure with a transverse rectangular plan measures approximately 13.00x30.60 m from the outside. In the northwest corner of the harim, which is covered with 4 domes of different diameters, there is a tomb and a single balcony minaret on the east side of the north facade. In the central part of the northern facade, it is believed that there was a three-sectioned last congregation place. It was built in 1081 Hijri/16 September 1670 Gregorian.

Dışarı (Çelebi Hüsamettin) Mosque: It is located on Boru Street in Saruhan Quarter.  There is no inscription but it is believed that it was built in the 17th century A.D. Having undergone several renovations, the mosque has kept to this day much of its original features and continues its function. The previously demolished last congregation place has been re-constructed in accordance with the original form.  It is classed as a single-domed mosque.  

Hüdavent Hatun Tomb: According to the inscription above the crown door it was built in 712 Hijri,1312-13 Gregorion. It was built for Hüdavend Hatun who was the daughter of Rukneddin Kılıç Aslan IV, ruler of the Anatolian Seljuks. Having undergone various modifications and additions, the tomb preserves its original features.  İt is classified in the group of tombs built to an octagonal plan with a single storey. In the construction a yellow coloured thin cut thracyte stone was used; for the door and window frames, arches and lintels and for the band of the drum white marble was used. The tomb is not only interesting for its structure but also for its flora and fauna, geometric patterns and especially, figurative plastic decoration.

Churches: There are many churches dating to the 19th century in Niğde. Among these, Küçükköy Church, Kumluca Church, Konaklı Church are among the largest churches.

We use cookies to make the most of our website and to improve your user experience. If you do not prefer using cookies, you can delete or prevent cookies from your browser settings. But please note that this may affect your use of our website. More detailed information about cookies can be found in the Cookie Policy document.
Bizi Takip Edin ! Bizi Takip Edin !