Orhan Mosque (Adapazarı)

Orhan Camii is one of the oldest historical places of worship in the Adapazarı district of Sakarya. It is an important structure from the founding period of the Ottoman State and provides insight into the architecture of that era. Orhan Camii is a significant element of Sakarya’s historical and cultural heritage and serves as a center for worship and visitation for both the local population and visitors.

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It is known that Orhan Camii was constructed in the mid-14th century (1323) during the reign of Orhan Gazi. During the early years of the Ottoman state, Orhan Bey ordered his close companion Konuralp to conquer small fortresses around Akyazı and Sakarya. At this time, a group of Turkmen were settled in these lands, which were densely forested and rich in water sources, to encourage settlement. Thus, the foundations of the present-day city were laid. A mosque was built on the site known locally as “Orhan Camisi” in the name of Orhan Bey; over time, this structure became one of the region’s iconic landmarks. It is also known that the mosque was largely rebuilt during the reign of Abdülhamid II (1316/1318).

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The minaret, which collapsed in the 1967 earthquake, was rebuilt in 1968 by the master craftsman Akyazılı Ali Akyüz, but was restored again after the 1999 earthquake.^【1】

It is a classic early Ottoman architectural example with a rectangular plan and a single dome. The building was constructed using a combination of cut stone and brick. It features a single-minaret with modest height. The mosque is notable for its wooden craftsmanship. The mosque does not have a dome.

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