The Afyon Gran Mosque or Afyonkarahisar Ulu Camii in Turkish

The Afyon Grand Mosque (Turkish: Afyonkarahisar Ulu Camii) is a historical mosque in Afyonkarahisar in Afyonkarahisar province, Turkey. The mosque is designated as UNESCO World Heritage site in 2023. The mosque is the most important one of the many mosques in town. It was built in 1272 by Hasan Nusretüddin.[1] Its architect was Emir Hac Bey. It is an example of the Anatolian wooden mosque architecture from the Seljuk period. A wooden beam roof covering nine naves is supported by 40 wooden columns with well-executed capitals in stalactite decoration.[2] The middle nave is slightly wider than the others, as well as slightly higher. Around the marble prayer niche some verses from the koran are written. The construction date is indicated there also. In 1341 a first restoration was executed by Muinuddin Emir Abdullah Bey, an inscription indicating this can be found on the east front door We (family of 5 now) took 5 day trip in Turkey on Nauryz Holidays renting car in Ankara airport in March 2026. My wife rode 1657 km in 97 hours through 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites and several other places The UNESCO sites include Gordion Ancient city, Bursa ( from Eskisehir) , Troy ( from Canakkale) , Bergama (Pergamon ancient city), Afyon ( UNESCO WHS Mosque ) and Sivrihisar ( also UNESCO WHS Mosque). Some other video from multiple visits of Turkey as well as my travel far and wide through 87 countries and 413 UNESCO World Heritage sites, reflected in about 1200 video and shorts on my channel Goreme Cappadocia balloon flight, best of Turkey Video link    • Goreme Cappadocia balloon flight, best of ...   Istambul, Topkapi Palace, Harem, UNESCO World Heritage    • Istambul, Topkapi Palace, Harem, UNESCO Wo...   Ararat summit 5165 m Turkey, lake Van ;    • Ararat summit 5165 m Turkey, lake Van ; Ве...   Nemrut Dag video: Great pyramid of Turkey 2000 years/    • Nemrut Dag video: Great pyramid of Turkey ...   Palenque Zona Archeological UNESCO World Heritage Site    • Palenque Zona Archeological UNESCO World H...   Chapel of the Rosary (Puebla)    • Chapel of the Rosary (Puebla)   Churches and Cathedrals    • Churches and Cathedrals   Peru    • Peru   Kazakstan natural wonders from Aktau, Bosjira and Aktologay to Altay Mountains , from Burabay and Kokchetau to Shimkent and Altyn Emel    • Kazakstan natural wonders from Aktau, Bosj...   The most well rounded girl , Yunona Bukasova; Elbrus, 5642 m at age 9 and math IQ 190, age 10.5    • . The most well rounded girl , Yunona Buka...   The Greatest Hike by 5 and 7 year old girls: Grand Canyon Rim to Rim    • The Greatest Hike by 5 and 7 year old girl...   Capitol Peak climbed by Yunona Bukasova, youngest climber of the mountain    • Capitol Peak climbed by Yunona Bukasova, y...