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Darü'z Zikr Mescidi
Darü'z Zikr Mosque is a simple mosque built in the early 15th century. It is located in the Bal Hasan neighborhood of Niğde and has preserved its original features.
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- Historic sites
- Architecture
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- History lovers
Suggested visit:30 minutes
It is located in Bal Hasan Mahallesi. The structure has no construction inscription. However, the characteristics of its plan and mihrab elements show great similarity with the mosques and masjids from the Karamanids period in Niğde and Bor. In addition, the name of the structure is mentioned in the Land Registry Survey Book dated 1476 AD. For this reason, the prevailing view is that it was built in the early XVth century. The mosque, which has survived to the present day with some repairs, preserves its original character and function. A simple space in the nature of a last congregation area was added to the north side of the harim, and 1–2 rooms, a toilet and ablution taps were built in the courtyard section.
The structure, which measures 9.50x10.30 metres externally, belongs to the group of mosques with flat wooden ceilings. It has no last congregation area or minaret. It is covered with a sloping sheet-metal roof from above. Rough-hewn stone was used in its walls, finely dressed stone in the main entrance – columns, arch and mihrab, and wood in the covering system. The harim is entered through the simple volume later added on the north façade. The interior measures 7.80x8.50 metres. It is divided into three naves parallel to the mihrab by two rows of pointed arches, each with three bays, placed in the east-west direction. The mihrab has a muqarnas niche. In the structure, which was built quite plainly, the most important decoration is on the mihrab.
Source: Niğde Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism
Places to Visit in Niğde Address: Bal Hasan Mahallesi Merkez / Niğde
Last updated: 23 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Darü'z Zikr Mescidi sits within Niğde (merkez), Niğde. The toroti catalogue holds 46 described stops across Niğde, 31 of them in Niğde (merkez).
The nearest stop is Kiğili Cami / Pazar Camii, 70 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Mersin route passes 3 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Darü'z Zikr Mescidi?
- Darü'z Zikr Mosque is a simple mosque built in the early 15th century. It is located in the Bal Hasan neighborhood of Niğde and has preserved its original features.
- Where is Darü'z Zikr Mescidi?
- Darü'z Zikr Mescidi is in Niğde (merkez), Niğde.
- How long does it take to visit Darü'z Zikr Mescidi?
- The suggested visit time for Darü'z Zikr Mescidi is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Darü'z Zikr Mescidi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Darü'z Zikr Mescidi; the closest are Kiğili Cami / Pazar Camii, Cullaz Sokak, Hanim Cami.
- Is Darü'z Zikr Mescidi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Darü'z Zikr Mescidi lies 3 km from the Ankara – Mersin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.