The Kocatepe Mosque (Turkish: Kocatepe Camii) is the largest mosque in Ankara, Turkey. It was built between 1967 and 1987 in the Kocatepe quarter in Kızılay, and its size and prominent situation have made it a landmark that can be seen from almost anywhere in central Ankara.
The idea of building the Kocatepe Mosque dates back to the 1940s. On December 8, 1944, Ahmet Hamdi Akseki, the Vice-President of Turkish Religious Affairs, along with seventy-two founding members, established a society known as the "Society to Build a Mosque in Yenişehir, Ankara." In 1947 this society called for projects to be drawn up by architects, but none of the submitted projects were accepted. In 1956, through the efforts of the late Adnan Menderes, Prime Minister of the time, land was allocated for the project to build a mosque in Ankara, and a request for projects was made once again in 1957. This time thirty-six projects were evaluated, with the joint project of Vedat Dalokay and Nejat Tekelioğlu being chosen as the one to be implemented.
Radwan رضوان abu-issa ابوعيسى | Oct 22, 2017
I had the privilege to speak at the hall underneath the mosque and it was a great experience in terms of space, furniture and sound, thank to Diyanet vaqf!
Ridhiwan Mseya | Oct 5, 2017
best mosque in Ankara and it also has seminar halls,very good place for jumua prayers and Eid
Aishah Rania Suleiman | May 12, 2017
One of the most magnificent man-made marvels the world has ever seen in the all-time history of architecture. It's absolutely a spectacular sight and striking symbol on astonishing Ankara's skyline and arguably a remarkable cultural wonder of the 20th century.
Imran Ali | Dec 25, 2017
Beautiful mosque. Awesome interior
S.H. Tabatabaei | Dec 3, 2017
Nothing to say. Great. Just pay a visit.
Soheil Jafari | May 6, 2018
The Kocatepe Mosque is located in the Ankara city centre about 15 minutes walk from Kizilay and Sheraton business centre. It is a 40-50 years old Mosque. The most interesting point about it is its architecture and harmony in design of the building. The outer and interior architecture are both nice and interesting. The entrance is free but you have to have appropriate clothes to go inside as it is a religious place.
Muhammet Abdullah | Jun 3, 2018
The largest mosque of Ankara, Kocatepe Cami is quite elegant and magnificent in terms of both appearance and spirituality. The Mosque is located close to the busy area of Kizilay, and its grandiose can be seen from near and afar. The mosque is estimated to hold 24000 but i think even more. The ablution space is also great except for lack of tissue papers. The authorities i hope, will consider that issue. This is a great place to visit.
Francesco Orfei | May 8, 2018
Very big. We entered during the night pray.
Ahmed Ali Mhay | Jun 19, 2018
Grand architecture. Impressive on the inside. Must see if you are visiting Ankara.
Nazmi Dehni | Jul 15, 2018
Bilgi ve fotoğraf Ankara'nın en büyük camisi olan Kocatepe Camii. Kokatab Camii Türk başkenti Ankara, Küçük Asya. Kocatepe Mosque, the largest mosque in Ankara, Turkey مسجد كوكاتب العاصمة التركية أنقرة،آسيا الصغري.
Gov And | Aug 8, 2018
The Kocatepe Mosque or (Kocatepe Masjid) (Turkish: Kocatepe Camii) is the largest masjid in Ankara, the capital of Turkey. It was built between 1967 and 1987 in the Kocatepe quarter in Kızılay, and its size and prominent situation have made it a landmark that can be seen from almost anywhere in central Ankara.The idea of building the Kocatepe Masjid dates back to the 1940s. On December 8, 1944, Ahmet Hamdi Akseki, the Vice-President of Turkish Religious Affairs, along with seventy-two founding members, established a society known as the "Society to Build a Masjid in Yenişehir, Ankara." In 1947 this society called for projects to be drawn up by architects, but none of the submitted projects were accepted. In 1956, through the efforts of the late Adnan Menderes, Prime Minister of the time, land was allocated for the project to build a masjid in Ankara, and a request for projects was made once again in 1957. This time thirty-six projects were evaluated, with the joint project of Vedat Dalokay and Nejat Tekelioğlu being chosen as the one to be implemented.[2]
phouzhan p | Jul 28, 2018
In summer NEVER VISIT ! So hot that you can not breath Beautiful constructed mosque but thats it,nothing more to see
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