Yivli Minaret Mosque Mosque

Address: Kaleiçi, Antalya, Turkey

Hours: Exterior accessible 24 hours; mosque interior open to visitors outside prayer times (check local prayer schedule)

Admission: Free (donations welcome)

The Yivli Minaret Mosque is a historic Seljuk mosque complex in Kaleiçi, the old town of Antalya, Turkey, distinguished by its tall fluted minaret. The minaret and mosque are among Antalya’s best-known medieval landmarks.

The minaret’s fluted brick shaft rises prominently above the compact mosque and surrounding narrow streets; it is commonly cited as a symbol of the city and is visible from the harbour and adjacent promenades. The mosque and minaret form a small complex concentrated within the old city fabric.

The minaret and mosque were constructed during the Seljuk period in the 13th century and have survived as part of Antalya’s medieval urban core. The complex has been repaired and conserved at various times but retains its characteristic Seljuk brickwork and vertical fluting.

The site sits in Kaleiçi, Antalya’s walled historic district, close to the old harbour on the city’s western seafront. It is within walking distance of other historic monuments, shops and waterfront promenades.

• City landmark: The fluted minaret is a city emblem and is visible across Antalya’s old harbour and Kaleiçi streets, making it an easy orientation point in the historic centre.
• Date and style: The minaret dates to the Seljuk period of the 13th century and is one of the best-preserved Seljuk monuments in Antalya.

What to See#

• Fluted minaret: A fluted brick minaret rising directly behind the small Seljuk-era mosque; the shaft is fluted vertically and is the most recognizable skyline feature of Antalya’s old town.
• Mosque building: The adjoining Seljuk-period prayer hall and courtyard, a compact mosque structure that sits at the base of the minaret and forms the historic complex in Kaleiçi.

The mosque sits in Kaleiçi, Antalya’s old town. From the city center and the main Atatürk Boulevard, walk through Hadrian’s Gate (a 5-10 minute walk) into the old town and follow signs to Yivli Minare (the minaret is visible from the gate). Local buses stop near Cumhuriyet Caddesi; taxis will drop visitors at the Kaleiçi entrance.

• Visit first thing in the morning (before 9:30) to see the minaret without tour groups crowding the courtyard.
• Approach via Hadrian's Gate and allow time to wander the Kaleiçi lanes; the mosque's turquoise tiles are best seen in northern light.
• Respect prayer times; visitors are welcome outside worship and should dress modestly.