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Story and significance
About
Located on the Niğde Castle hill, Alaaddin Mosque is an architectural masterpiece built in 1223 during the Seljuk era. It is world-renowned for the stone masonry on its portal.
Timeline, heritage and stories
Heritage
As one of the pearls of Seljuk architecture, the structure is the most valuable part of the urban identity of Niğde. The 'Crowned Woman's Head' shadow that appears on the eastern gate of the mosque with the angle of sunlight during summer is one of the most famous stonemasonry legends in Türkiye. The mosque remains open for worship and visits today with its original wooden minbar and robust stone structure.
Practical notes before you go
Visit
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- Historic sites
- Tip
- Opening hours and ticket rules may vary by season.
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The historic castle rising in the city center of Niğde is the oldest defensive structure of the city. Built on ancient Hittite and Roman ruins, the castle reached its current form during the Seljuk period.
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Gümüşler Monastery
Located within the boundaries of Niğde , Gümüşler Monastery is a Byzantine period monastery complex carved into a large rock mass. Its frescoes have been remarkably well preserved to this day.