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Isa Bey Mosque

Selcuk, Turkey
Ranked #7 of 11 attractions in Selcuk
4.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Ancient Ruins
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Owner description: This fine example of Seljukian architecture was purposely built with an asymmetrical style along with several Ottoman style elements, which are... more » Owner description: This fine example of Seljukian architecture was purposely built with an asymmetrical style along with several Ottoman style elements, which are revealed in the turquoise and blue faience mosaics. « less
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Steamboat Springs, Colorado
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The antiquity, the gregarious and humble Imam, the noncommercial feel.

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35 reviews 35 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

After seeing a number of fabulous mosques in Turkey, this one was thoroughly disappointing. The exterior was unremarkable, the interior was thoroughly plain. However I found it interesting, and a bit humorous, that in a niche inside the mosque was a gas powered lawn mower!

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Sydney, Australia
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Ws an ok visit, but after visiting other mosques throughout the world, not that interesting or beautiful.

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Sussex
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

We could see the Isa Bey mosque from our rented cottage, but saved it until our last day. Outside it can be a bit noisy and crowded, and like many places suffers a bit from tourist shops and somewhat aggressive shoe-shine men, but within its courtyard it is peaceful. There are clear rules about visiting mosques posted at the entrance... More

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izmir
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Beautiful Pre-Ottoman Mosque, amust see if you are in Selcuk.

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Lebanon, Tennessee
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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It's interesting for a few pictures, but hike up the hill to St. John's for a more interesting experience.

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Fethiye
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

An old mosque quite sparce inside but still an important site in Selcuk and worthy of a visit. Fabulous photos can be taken of the whole mosque from above in St. John's Church

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Wellington, New Zealand
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51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

I've been in so many Mosques and Isa Bey felt like it was just "another" one. It is very small and ordinary. If you have a spare 10 minutes it's worth a visit, but I don't feel it would be worth going out of your way for.

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Fethiye, Turkey
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

iy you visit selcuk ,you must visit this mosque, very nice ambiance in side of the mosque

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Turkey, İzmir
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

I went to Isa Bey Mosque in winter time and spent long time at the garden which was surrounded by high walls. I enjoyed the slience, sun and peace. When I heart the Ezan (invitation to praying) I entered into the Mosque...No matter you pray or not you be a muslim or not. You just visit it...

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