Where is Eğri Minare (Kızıl Minare)?

Eğri Minare (Kızıl Minare) is in Aksaray merkez, Aksaray.

How long does it take to visit Eğri Minare (Kızıl Minare)?

The suggested visit time for Eğri Minare (Kızıl Minare) is about 20 minutes.

What else is there to see near Eğri Minare (Kızıl Minare)?

toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Eğri Minare (Kızıl Minare); the closest are Yusuf Hakiki Baba Türbesi, Zinciriye Medresesi, Paşa Hamamı.

Is Eğri Minare (Kızıl Minare) on the way anywhere, and which route?

Eğri Minare (Kızıl Minare) lies 2.5 km from the Antalya – Nevsehir route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.

Destination

Eğri Minare (Kızıl Minare)

The Eğri Minare, also known as the Red Minaret, is a historical structure from the Seljuk period.

Aksaray merkez, Aksaray

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Highlights

Mosque

Good for

History
Culture

Suggested visit:20 minutes

It belongs to the Seljuk period and is thought to have been built between 1221-1236. Since it was built of red brick, it is also known as Kızıl Minare. As the minaret was facing the danger of collapse, it was secured with steel cables in 1973. The mosque next to it was built later.

Last updated: 18 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Eğri Minare (Kızıl Minare) sits within Aksaray merkez, Aksaray. The toroti catalogue holds 52 described stops across Aksaray, 18 of them in Aksaray merkez.

The nearest stop is Yusuf Hakiki Baba Türbesi, 420 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Antalya – Nevsehir route passes 2.5 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Yusuf Hakiki Baba Türbesi420 m to the northeast Zinciriye Medresesi580 m to the southwest Paşa Hamamı600 m to the southwest Cincikli Hacı Yusuf Mescidi840 m to the southwest Somuncu Baba Türbesi910 m to the east Cemaleddin-i Aksarayi Türbesi1.2 km to the southeast

Routes that pass close by

Antalya – Nevsehir2.5 km

Frequently asked

What is Eğri Minare (Kızıl Minare)?: The Eğri Minare, also known as the Red Minaret, is a historical structure from the Seljuk period.
Where is Eğri Minare (Kızıl Minare)?: Eğri Minare (Kızıl Minare) is in Aksaray merkez, Aksaray.
How long does it take to visit Eğri Minare (Kızıl Minare)?: The suggested visit time for Eğri Minare (Kızıl Minare) is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Eğri Minare (Kızıl Minare)?: toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Eğri Minare (Kızıl Minare); the closest are Yusuf Hakiki Baba Türbesi, Zinciriye Medresesi, Paşa Hamamı.
Is Eğri Minare (Kızıl Minare) on the way anywhere, and which route?: Eğri Minare (Kızıl Minare) lies 2.5 km from the Antalya – Nevsehir route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.