About Kocatepe Mosque

The Kocatepe Mosque is the largest mosque in Turkey, and one of the largest in the world. The mosque can accommodate up to 24,000 worshipers at a time. Built between 1967 and 1987, the mosque can be seen from almost anywhere in Ankara by its four minarets standing 88m high, and its gorgeous gold-plated dome. It has a massive marble yard in front and a grand facade. The basement of the mosque has a supermarket, which pretty much highlights the priorities of modern Turkey! As you enter the spiritual structure, you will notice the lavish décor around you. There is an enormous spherical chandelier hanging in the middle, and the large area is fully covered with Turkish carpets. At night, you can see the mosque illuminated in white light against the Ankara skyline.

Must See

  • The gold-plated central dome
  • 4 minarets with height up to 88m
  • The ornamental ceiling and its chandelier
  • Supermarket in the basement

How to reach

Take the bus numbers 560/564 from the Hukuk Fakültesi, City Center and ride till Beytepe Metro İstasyonu. Walk for around 460m till Beytepe and take the Sincan M1-M2-M3 to Kızılay. Walk for 890m to the mosque. The total time taken will be approximately 53 minutes, and the bus fare will start from 10 TL.

The taxi covers a distance of 16.9 km from the city center in 16 minutes and costs around 50 TL - 60 TL.

Tips

  • It has an underground car parking facility.
  • As it is a religious place, wear appropriate clothes.
  • Take off your shoes before entering the mosque.
  • Cover your head with a piece of cloth or scarf.
  • Photography isn't allowed in the mosque.
  • The ablution section and toilet is quite far from the mosque.

Visit Time

Sunday:           10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday:          10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday:         10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday:    10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday:        10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday:             10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday:         10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

30 minutes

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 12.82°C

 

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