Yivli Minaret Mosque

This article is about the mosque in Antalya, Turkey. For other mosques with the same name, see Alaeddin Mosque (disambiguation).
Yivli Minaret Mosque
The fluted minaret.
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationAntalya, Turkey
Interactive map of Yivli Minaret Mosque
Coordinates36°53′11″N 30°42′16″E / 36.88639°N 30.70444°E / 36.88639; 30.70444
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleAnatolian Seljuk architecture
Completed1230/1373
Specifications
Minaret height38 m
MaterialsStone, brick

Yivli Minaret Mosque (Turkish: Yivli Minare Camii) is a historic mosque located in Kaleiçi, the old town center of Antalya, Turkey. Situated along Cumhuriyet Street near Kalekapısı Square, it is one of the city’s most important landmarks. Its fluted brick minaret, adorned with traces of blue tilework, has become a widely recognized symbol of Antalya.

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