Dursun Ali Mosque

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Dursun Ali Mosque is a small and peaceful local mosque located near Uzungol Lake. It reflects traditional Black Sea architecture and serves as an important place of worship for the local community. Visitors can experience the calm atmosphere and observe daily village life.

What to See & Do

  • 🕌 View traditional mosque architecture 🏛️ with its distinctive twin minarets and stone craftsmanship ✨
  • 🤝 Observe local daily life 🏘️ as villagers gather in the courtyard between prayer times 🧔
  • 🧘 Enjoy quiet reflection 🕊️ and take respectful photography of the exterior and the lake views 📸
  • 📖 Admire the interior woodwork 🪵 featuring local Black Sea timber and intricate floral motifs 🎨

How to Get There

  • 👣 Walking distance 🚶 from anywhere in the Uzungöl Lake area—it is located right on the main promenade 📍
  • 🚗 Easily accessible by car or taxi 🚕 with parking lots located just a short walk from the entrance 🏁
  • 🧭 Follow the minarets 🗼 which are visible from almost every viewpoint around the lake 🗺️

Travel Tips

  • 🧣 Dress modestly 👗—shoulders and knees must be covered; women should bring a headscarf to enter 🧕
  • 🕙 Avoid visiting during prayer times 🛐 (Ezan) to ensure you do not disturb the local worshippers 🤫
  • 👞 Remove your shoes 👣 before entering the carpeted prayer hall; use the provided racks 👞
  • 🤫 Maintain a quiet tone 🔇 both inside the building and in the immediate courtyard area 🕊️

Suggested Itinerary

  • 📍 08:30 AM – Walk from your hotel 👣 toward the southern end of Uzungöl Lake 🌊
  • 🕌 08:45 AM – Perform a short visit 🏛️ to observe the architecture and the interior details 🔭
  • 🚶 09:15 AM – Continue your walk 🚶 along the lakeside path for a full circuit of the water 🌊

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: Accessible outside prayer times

Entry Fee:

Free

Best Time to Visit:

Outside prayer hours

Location

📌 Dursun Ali Mosque, Uzungol, Caykara, Trabzon, Turkey

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