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Hemşin Köyü Camii
The historic Hemşin Köyü Camii, located 15 kilometers from Akçakoca and built in 1877 by Hemşin people who came from Artvin after the Ottoman-Russian War, is one of the best examples of çantı-type mosques. The mosque, built with an example of stonework on the first floor and using the çantı technique on the second floor, has a history approaching 150 years. Hemşin Camii, whose minaret is also wooden, draws attention with its ceiling workmanship, mihrab and minbar.
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Highlights
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
The historic Hemşin Köyü Camii, located 15 kilometers from Akçakoca and built by Hemşins who came from Artvin after the Ottoman-Russian War in 1877, is one of the best examples of çantı-type mosques. The mosque, built with an example of stone workmanship on the first floor and using the çantı technique on the second floor, has a history approaching 150 years. Hemşin Camii, whose minaret is also wooden, draws attention with its ceiling workmanship, mihrab and minbar.
Source: Düzce Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism Archive
Places to Visit in Düzce Address: 81650 Hemşin Köyü/Akçakoca/Düzce
Last updated: 23 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Hemşin Köyü Camii sits within Akçakoca, Düzce. The toroti catalogue holds 68 described stops across Düzce, 17 of them in Akçakoca.
The nearest stop is Aktaş Şelalesi, 2.1 km to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Hemşin Köyü Camii?
- The historic Hemşin Köyü Camii, located 15 kilometers from Akçakoca and built in 1877 by Hemşin people who came from Artvin after the Ottoman-Russian War, is one of the best examples of çantı-type mosques. The mosque, built with an example of stonework on the first floor and using the çantı technique on the second floor, has a history approaching 150 years. Hemşin Camii, whose minaret is also wooden, draws attention with its ceiling workmanship, mihrab and minbar.
- Where is Hemşin Köyü Camii?
- Hemşin Köyü Camii is in Akçakoca, Düzce.
- How long does it take to visit Hemşin Köyü Camii?
- The suggested visit time for Hemşin Köyü Camii is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Hemşin Köyü Camii?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Hemşin Köyü Camii; the closest are Aktaş Şelalesi, Tarihi Uğurlu Köyü Yeni Meze Cami, Uğurlu Köyü Yeni Meze Camii.