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  Black Sea Region is full of exciting places to visit. If you have come to Turkey for touring or even visiting holidays then you must visit the mosques of this region. There are many mosques in the region which will make you see beautiful work of the Turk architects.

When you will come to Turkey for spending your vacations then select the Black Sea Region to explore. There are many worth seeing places in this region which you will be obliged to explore. But once you explore this region, it would be worth it to see the mosques of the region too.

Your trip to the Black Sea Region will remain incomplete if you do not visit the mosques of the region. These mosques show the art work of the people who built these mosques with so much dedication.


Many people are found confused when they have to decide which region to Turkey to visit. This is because there are 7 regions in Turkey visiting which will be sort of impossible in a single go. If you are also stuck in the thought that which region to visit then don’t worry. Just pick the Black Sea Region to explore. This region is a place that many of the tourists and visitors like to explore.

There are plenty of places in the Black Sea Region to explore and visit. Each place has its own importance and it must be said that this region is rich in natural beauty. But the natural beauty of the region is not the only thing that diverts the attention of the visitors here. The mosques of the region are also one strong reason why many people from different regions come to this place. When you will come to visit this region then you will be attracted towards the mosques yourself. These mosques are really one of the beautiful works of the Turks who used to live here.

One of the oldest mosques of the region is the Hizirbey Mosque which is located in Kirklareli constructed in the year 1383. The complex of the mosque also has bazar.

The architecture of the Sokollu Mosque is one of the finest Sinan architecture. It was constructed in 1570 and it is located in Luleburgaz. Another Sinan work is the Cedid Ali Pasa Mosque that is located in Babaeski.

The Mahmut Bey Mosque located in Kastamonu is also quite amazing it is architecture. The Izzet Pasa Mosque located in Safranbolu is also worth visiting. The mosque also has a library. It was constructed in the 18th century. The Koprulu Mosque which was built in the 17th century, the Kacak Lutfiye Mosque built in the 19th century and the Dagdelen Mosque built in the 18th century should also be visited.

The Atabey Mosque built in 13th century and the Ibni Neccar Mosque that was built in the 14th century are the mosques located in Kastamonu.

Bafra which is a town famous for tobacco hosts a mosque which is also an educational complex. It was built in the 15th century.

If you want to see the Turkish architectural mosques then for that you can visit the Pazar Mosque (built in the 14th century) and the Buyuk Mosque built in the 19th century. Another must see place is the Gokceli Mosque located in Carsamba. It is entirely made from wood. No metal nails are used for its construction. It was built in 1176. Its beauty is what attracts many people to explore it.

There are many churches in Trabzon that have been converted into mosques. The faith mosques and the Yeni Cuma Mosque are two of the converted mosques. An Ottoman style mosque that also has a tea garden is the Gulbahar Hatun Mosque.

Ulu Mosque in Bayburt is also one of the mosques that are a must to visit. The Islam Pasha Mosque in Rize can also be visited. It was constructed in the 16th century. These are a few of the many mosques that are located in the Black Sea Region. They sure promote tourism Turkey.
 
       
  The provinces located in the BlackSea Region are:

Amasya
Artvin
Bartin
Bayburt
Bolu
Cankiri
Duzce
Giresun
Gumushane
Karabuk
Kastamonu
Ordu
Rize
Samsun
Sinop
Tokat
Trabzon
Zonguldak





 
       

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