Başdurak Mosque Mosque
Historic Ottoman mosque located in İzmir's old quarter
In İzmir province, this mosque serves local worship and sits amid an urban fabric of markets and cafés; visitors include it on neighbourhood walks through the city's historic quarters.
Başdurak Mosque at a Glance#
How to Get to Başdurak Mosque#
Located in the İzmir province. Reachable by city buses and local transport from Izmir’s city center; use taxis for specific directions if unfamiliar with neighborhood streets.
Tips for Visiting Başdurak Mosque#
- Check local museum opening hours if interested in Ottoman-era exhibits nearby
- Notice repaired stonework and the layering of repairs over centuries-common in Izmir's older mosques
- Arrive in the late afternoon when light softens the minaret silhouettes
Best Time to Visit Başdurak Mosque#
Spring and autumn offer the best weather for walking and visiting outdoor historic sites.
Weather & Climate near Başdurak Mosque#
Başdurak Mosque's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (669 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 6° | 118 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| February | Acceptable | 5° - 13° | 7° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.6h |
| March | Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Ideal | 15° - 26° | 21° | 28 mm | some cloud | 67% | 3.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.1h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 31° | 25° | 9 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 3.5 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 33° | 28° | 4 mm | clear | 53% | 4.5 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.4h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 33° | 28° | 3 mm | clear | 52% | 4.5 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 13.5h |
| September | Ideal | 18° - 29° | 23° | 13 mm | mostly sunny | 58% | 3.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 14° - 23° | 19° | 42 mm | some cloud | 68% | 3.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Very Good | 9° - 18° | 14° | 97 mm | some cloud | 76% | 3.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 10° | 134 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
