Basdurak Mosque

Basdurak Mosque is one of the oldest in Turkey. According to the descriptions of the traveler Elia Celebi, its construction dates back to 1652. The inscription on the mosque itself says that it was built by Haji Hussein, whose name it bore until the XIX century. Later, the mosque was renamed by the name of the place where it is located.

The mosque is built on a square platform, in its upper part rises one large dome. There is a minaret in the west. The mosque has a large fountain and library. The interior and exterior of the mosque used amazingly beautiful floral ornaments, visitors are also attracted by beautiful mosaics and marble pulpits. The mosque is the oldest in Izmir.