--- title: Sarayburnu Mosque slug: sarayburnu-mosque-41852 url: /detay/sarayburnu-mosque-41852 type: article language: English entity: primary: Sarayburnu Mosque type: article disambiguation: Sarayburnu Mosque: Stunning Black Sea mosque, blending Ottoman & Seljuk styles. Visit Giresun! categories: - name: Architecture slug: mimari url: /kategori/mimari - name: Travel And Tourism slug: seyahat-ve-turizm url: /kategori/seyahat-ve-turizm - name: Islam slug: islam url: /kategori/islam tags: - Calligraphy and illuminat - Girsun - Black Sea coastal road - Sarayburnu Mosque author: Ahsen Güneş created_at: 2025-08-16T15:28:31.196043+03:00 updated_at: 2025-09-06T23:05:30.743639+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/08/16/5dnIIvCvRaGQj3OCNxIsNtNA2HR5DkM5.jpg --- # Sarayburnu Mosque ## KURE Information Cards ![thumbs_b_c_4d883233e4ade249365a9df2c80d5391 (1).jpg](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/08/16/anQDjcryRS7dwC1j2UqN3H27gvaCbB6H.jpg) | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Opening Date(s)(Text) | 2017 (President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan) | | Architectural Style(s) | Synthesis of Ottoman and Seljuk | | Access | 7 min from Ordu-Giresun Airport; along Black Sea Coastal Road | | Construction Duration | 29 Years | | Construction Start | 1987 | | Location | Bulancak,Türkiye,Giresun | ## Article Content **Sarayburnu Mosque** is a large-scale mosque located in the **Bulancak district of Giresun Province**, along the **Black Sea Coastal Road**. Construction began in **1987**, and the mosque combines **natural stone materials** with **traditional architectural elements** and contemporary construction techniques. It reflects a synthesis of **Ottoman and Seljuk architectural styles** and can accommodate approximately **4,500 worshippers**. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/04/24/HbCC4x5cbWCYwLYlugOBg1jnL9bEHqaL.jpg) *Sarayburnu Mosque (AA)* ### **History** The mosque’s construction was initiated in 1987 under the leadership of **Hacı Mustafa Eren Efendi from Eynesil**, with support from the provincial governor, local institutions, and the public. The foundation incorporated **80 tons of iron** and **5,000 m³ of gravel and sand**. Walls were constructed with yellow-colored stones quarried and processed specifically for the project. After a **29-year construction period**, the mosque officially opened for worship in **2017**, with the participation of **President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan**. The construction involved **cooperative community efforts**, including contributions from local residents, philanthropists, and public institutions. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/04/24/BiFN68je0VJ45UW4bCsXRiUuc3ZBadVg.png) *Sarayburnu Mosque (Photo: Ahsen Güneş)* ### **Architectural Features** The mosque is a rare modern example of **traditional stone architecture**, featuring **130 cm thick walls** and **16-meter wall heights**. The main dome spans **19.10 meters in diameter** and rises **38 meters**, while two **double-balcony minarets** reach **50 meters** in height. The total site area is **8,000 m²**, with a **2,268 m² enclosed prayer area** and a **320 m² outer prayer hall** (son cemaat mahalli). It contains **17 domes** of various sizes, **wooden doors crafted using the kündekâri technique**, a **stone-decorated main entrance inspired by Divriği Grand Mosque**, **stained-glass windows**, **marble mihrab**, and **muezzin’s area**. The **kündekâri doors** are formed by assembling small wooden pieces into intricate geometric patterns. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/09/06/TZ6O3Uzj5p9DKQXZWgJNrfzGNtLj4QXt.jpg) *Sarayburnu Mosque (AA)* ### **Interior and Artistic Elements** The **marble mihrab** follows traditional forms. The mosque incorporates classical **Islamic arts** such as **calligraphy, illumination (tezhip), kündekâri, wood inlay, ebru (marbling), and miniature painting**. Art education courses are planned in collaboration with the **Ministry of National Education**. Additional completed features include the **northern marble gate, ablution area**, and **shadirvan** at the qibla side, while landscaping continues. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/04/24/ELiqWshIOihsEjq4lmZ7Ybgj43CvIMeC.png) *Sarayburnu Mosque (Photo: Ahsen Güneş)* ### **Function and Usage** [Sarayburnu Mosque](/en/detay/sarayburnu-camii-356c9/llms.txt) serves not only as a place of worship but also as a **social and cultural hub**. Plans include establishing a **5,000-book library**, and combined with landscaping, it aims to provide visitors with a comprehensive spatial experience. The mosque’s water is sourced from a **forest 42 kilometers away**, which is also used by nearby communities. ### **Location and Access** The mosque is situated **7 minutes from Ordu-Giresun Airport**, at the **16th kilometer of the Giresun-Ordu Highway**, near the western entrance of [Bulancak](/en/detay/bulancak-district-1c397/llms.txt), along the seashore. Its accessibility via **national and international transport networks** and position on the **Black Sea Coastal Road** make it a frequently visited site by both local and foreign visitors. ### **Preservation and Future Plans** Built entirely with **masonry stone**, Sarayburnu Mosque is considered unique in Türkiye over the last **two centuries**. The structure is durable, long-lasting, and combines traditional techniques with modern construction, giving it contemporary cultural heritage value. The **Sarayburnu Mosque and Complex Preservation Association** oversees both the **physical protection** of the mosque and its **active role as a religious and cultural center**. ## Academic Sources and References 1. Anadolu Agency. “Son 200 Yıldaki Camilere Baktığımızda Bir Örneği Yok.” AA. Accessed 24 April 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/kultur-sanat/son-200-yildaki-camilere-baktigimizda-bir-ornegi-yok/1356609 2. Bulancak District Governorship. “Sarayburnu Camii.” T.C. Bulancak Kaymakamlığı. Accessed 24 April 2025. http://bulancak.gov.tr/sarayburnu-camii 3. Bulancak Municipality. “Sarayburnu Camii.” T.C. Bulancak Belediyesi. Accessed 24 April 2025.https://www.bulancak.bel.tr/sarayburnu-camii. 4. Giresun Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism. “Sarayburnu Camii.” T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Accessed 24 April 2025. https://giresun.ktb.gov.tr/TR-208660/sarayburnu-camii.html 5. TRT News. “29 Yılda Tamamlanan Sarayburnu Camii Mimarisiyle Dikkati Çekiyor.” Accessed 24 April 2025. https://www.trthaber.com/foto-galeri/29-yilda-tamamlanan-sarayburnu-camii-mimarisiyle-dikkati-cekiyor/50764/sayfa-3.html