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Aslanhane Mosque (Aslanhane Camii)

Ankara, Turkey
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unique mosque in ankara!
aslanhane mosque (inside)
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Ranked #11 of 23 attractions in Ankara
4.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Owner description: This is a good example of a forest mosque as it was constructed of carved wooden columns supporting a wooden roof. Built in the 13th century, it was...... more » Owner description: This is a good example of a forest mosque as it was constructed of carved wooden columns supporting a wooden roof. Built in the 13th century, it was previously known as Arslanhane (The House of Lions) because of the lion statues surrounding it. « less
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“It looks fascinating... but's it's closed for renovation”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

I was sad to find that this mosque is closed and is being completely restored. The interior wood columns are unusual as is the fact that it's a late-13th-century mosque. Please note that the location given for this mosque on the adjacent map is completely wrong (it's not on Konya Sokak.) Instead, it's farther up on the citadel hill at... More

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“Unique wooden structure mosque!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

One of the best wooden mosques in turkey with its marvelous wood crafts and decoration! Built in 1200s everyone should see visiting ankara! Roman and greek temple marble pieces used to build the walls culture in culture master arct! More

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“masum ve güzel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012
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“bilgi eksikliği”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2011
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“Aslanhane Camii”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2010
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