Tekeli Mehmet Pasha Mosque
Mosque 18th-century Ottoman mosque in Antalya's old quarter
An Ottoman mosque in Antalya’s old quarter, Tekeli Mehmet Pasha Mosque draws visitors for its traditional architecture and proximity to Kaleiçi’s narrow streets, harbour and other historic landmarks.
How to Get to Tekeli Mehmet Pasha Mosque #
The mosque is in Antalya’s Kaleiçi (Old Town). It is an easy walk from Antalya’s old harbour and Hadrian’s Gate; local buses and the Antalya airport shuttle connect to the city center, from which the Kaleiçi area is a short taxi or pedestrian distance.
Tips for Visiting Tekeli Mehmet Pasha Mosque #
- Visit outside peak summer hours to appreciate the mosque's details and avoid large tourist groups.
- Dress respectfully; remove shoes before entering and follow local customs for photography inside worship areas.
- Combine a visit with Antalya's old town (Kaleiçi) to read the city's layered Ottoman and Roman past.
Best Time to Visit Tekeli Mehmet Pasha Mosque #
Spring through autumn provides the best conditions for strolling the old town and visiting the mosque as part of a broader Antalya itinerary.
Weather & Climate near Tekeli Mehmet Pasha Mosque #
Tekeli Mehmet Pasha 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 3°C to 36°C. Moderate rainfall (740 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C. The driest month with just 9 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 9 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (144 mm) and partly cloudy skies.