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Ertuğrul Gazi Mescidi (Kuyulu Mescid)

The masjid located on the bank of Söğüt Çayı is said to be the place where Ertuğrul Gazi first pitched a tent when he arrived with his tribe. The structure, which contains a well inside and is also called "Kuyulu Mescit," was commissioned by Ertuğrul Gazi before 1276, built by II. Abdülhamit on the same foundations in 1902, and underwent restoration in later years.

Söğüt, Bilecik

Ertuğrul Gazi Mescidi (Kuyulu Mescid) and 6 places around it

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Highlights

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Suggested visit:20 minutes

The mescit located on the bank of Söğüt Çayı is said to be the place where Ertuğrul Gazi first pitched a tent when he arrived with his tribe. The structure, which contains a well inside and is also called "Kuyulu Mescit," was commissioned by Ertuğrul Gazi before 1276, built by II. Abdülhamit on the same foundations in 1902, and underwent restoration in later years.

At a glance

Type
mosque
Architectural style
Ottoman architecture
Source: Wikidata

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Ertuğrul Gazi Mescidi (Kuyulu Mescid) sits within Söğüt, Bilecik. The toroti catalogue holds 38 described stops across Bilecik, 10 of them in Söğüt.

The nearest stop is Çelebi Mehmet Camii, 360 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Bursa route passes 14 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Çelebi Mehmet Camii360 m to the northeastKaymakam Sait Bey Çeşmesi380 m to the northeastSöğüt Ertuğrul Gazi Müzesi400 m to the northeastHamidiye Camii470 m to the northHamidiye İdadisi510 m to the northDar’Ül - Eytam - Yetimler Yurdu520 m to the north

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Bursa14 kmIstanbul – Eskisehir14 kmIstanbul – Antalya15 km

Frequently asked

What is Ertuğrul Gazi Mescidi (Kuyulu Mescid)?
The masjid located on the bank of Söğüt Çayı is said to be the place where Ertuğrul Gazi first pitched a tent when he arrived with his tribe. The structure, which contains a well inside and is also called "Kuyulu Mescit," was commissioned by Ertuğrul Gazi before 1276, built by II. Abdülhamit on the same foundations in 1902, and underwent restoration in later years.
Where is Ertuğrul Gazi Mescidi (Kuyulu Mescid)?
Ertuğrul Gazi Mescidi (Kuyulu Mescid) is in Söğüt, Bilecik.
How long does it take to visit Ertuğrul Gazi Mescidi (Kuyulu Mescid)?
The suggested visit time for Ertuğrul Gazi Mescidi (Kuyulu Mescid) is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near Ertuğrul Gazi Mescidi (Kuyulu Mescid)?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Ertuğrul Gazi Mescidi (Kuyulu Mescid); the closest are Çelebi Mehmet Camii, Kaymakam Sait Bey Çeşmesi, Söğüt Ertuğrul Gazi Müzesi.
Is Ertuğrul Gazi Mescidi (Kuyulu Mescid) on the way anywhere, and which route?
Ertuğrul Gazi Mescidi (Kuyulu Mescid) lies 14 km from the Ankara – Bursa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.