Aziziye (Yalı) Camii

Aziziye Camii is located in the Altınordu district of Ordu province. The structure was originally built during the reign of Ottoman Sultan Abdülaziz using wooden materials and derives its name from him. In addition to being known as Aziziye Camii, it is also referred to as Yalı Camii. Over time, the mosque suffered significant deterioration and was at risk of collapse. In 1310 AH (1892/1893 CE), it was reconstructed by Kadızade Hasan Efendi using cut stone and rubble stone.

^{Aziziye (Yalı) Camii} (Ordu Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism)

The mosque was constructed using a rubble masonry system with cut stone and rubble stone. The structure comprises a harim, a women’s gallery, and a prayer space located on the lower level. The lower level of the harim is also used for prayer. Access to this lower space is provided from the east and west facades. On the north facade, at the same level, there are four single-leaf, flat-arched entrance openings. These openings lie beneath the veranda of the harim entrance and are currently used as a tea station.

_{Aziziye (Yalı) Camii Architectural Plan} (Black Sea Cultural Inventory)

Access to the harim is provided through openings on the north and west facades. The main entrance on the north facade features a flat arch. The door frame is decorated with rectangular and vegetal motifs. Above the entrance opening is a lunette inscribed with the name of the mosque and its construction date, above which an Arabic inscription is located.

^{Aziziye (Yalı) Camii} (Culture Portal)

The entrance door is double-leaf and made of wood. In front of the door is a sundial supported by two stone pillars. Access to this sundial is provided by two single-flight staircases extending from the east and west directions.

^{Aziziye (Yalı) Camii} (Black Sea Cultural Inventory)

The entrance on the west facade has a round arch. On either side of the opening are pilaster-like elements, and above it is a triangular lunette. Access to this entrance is provided by a single-flight staircase.

^{Aziziye (Yalı) Camii} (Black Sea Cultural Inventory)

The windows are rectangular in form with flat arches. There are double rows of windows on the east and west facades, a single row on the south facade, and three rows on the north facade. Additionally, the windows are wooden and single-leaf.

^{Aziziye (Yalı) Camii} (Black Sea Cultural Inventory)

The mosque’s minaret is located in the northwest corner and constructed of cut stone. It is designed as a single-balcony minaret. On the north side of the minaret is a round-arched entrance door.

^{Aziziye (Yalı) Camii} (Black Sea Cultural Inventory)

All interior walls are currently plastered and lack decorative elements. The interior ceiling is flat and constructed of wood.

^{Aziziye (Yalı) Camii} (Black Sea Cultural Inventory)

Mihrap is constructed of stone and has a stepped design. The minbar and the pulpit are made of wood but are not original.

^{Aziziye (Yalı) Camii} (Black Sea Cultural Inventory)

The exterior roof is hipped on all four sides. The mosque is described as having three stories, and it is noted that the edges of the windows and doors are oval in form.