Alaaddin Mosque, Sinop Mosque

Historic Seljuk-era mosque in Sinop with ornate interior

A historic mosque in Sinop on Turkey's Black Sea coast, visited for its Ottoman-era architecture and for exploring the port town's narrow streets and coastal views.

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Alaaddin Mosque, Sinop at a Glance#

Address: Sinop Province, Turkey (approx. 42.0263889 N, 35.1483333 E)

Hours: Open for daily prayers (no fixed visiting hours)

Admission: Free (no admission)

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About Alaaddin Mosque, Sinop#

Alaaddin Mosque is a historic mosque located in the city of Sinop on the Black Sea coast of northern Turkey. It is one of the city’s religious buildings and forms part of Sinop’s historical urban fabric.

The mosque serves as a place of worship for the local Muslim community and is situated within Sinop Province on the Sinop peninsula.

How to Get to Alaaddin Mosque, Sinop#

Sinop is served by regional buses and a small airport; from the city center the mosque is a short taxi ride or walk depending on accommodations. Use local signage to navigate the compact old town.

Tips for Visiting Alaaddin Mosque, Sinop#

  • Visit mid-morning when the light on the mosque's fısr façade is best for photography.
  • Sinop is a compact city - combine the mosque visit with walks along the harbor and the medieval walls.
  • Check local hours during Friday prayers when the building will be busiest.

Best Time to Visit Alaaddin Mosque, Sinop#

Coastal Sinop is best visited in late spring through early autumn for comfortable weather and scenic walks.

Summer
June-August · 20-27°C
Warm, with long daylight hours ideal for coastal walks.
Spring/Autumn
April-May & September-October · 12-20°C
Pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists; spring brings blooming greenery.

Weather & Climate near Alaaddin Mosque, Sinop#

Climate

Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 4°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (684 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 51 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-4°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 4° - 9° 4° 77 mm overcast 79% 3.3 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
February Acceptable 4° - 9° 4° 49 mm overcast 79% 3.3 m/s 0.3 low 10.4h
March Acceptable 5° - 10° 6° 47 mm overcast 78% 3.1 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Good 8° - 14° 11° 41 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.7 m/s 1.1 high 13.2h
May Very Good 12° - 18° 15° 39 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.5 m/s 1.6 very high 14.4h
June Excellent 17° - 23° 20° 36 mm some cloud 77% 2.7 m/s 2.0 extreme 15.1h
July Ideal 20° - 26° 23° 33 mm mostly sunny 75% 3.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.8h
August Ideal 20° - 26° 23° 46 mm mostly sunny 74% 3.0 m/s 1.7 very high 13.7h
September Excellent 17° - 23° 20° 60 mm some cloud 75% 2.8 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Good 13° - 19° 16° 86 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.8 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.9h
November Acceptable 9° - 15° 12° 81 mm overcast 76% 3.0 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
December Acceptable 7° - 12° 7° 89 mm overcast 78% 3.3 m/s 0.1 low 9.0h