Meydan Mosque (Center):The mosque was constructed in the name of Gülbahar
Hatun, Mother of Sultan Bayezit II and therefore name on the records are as
Hatuniye Mosque. The mosque was constructed over a wide area in the Meydan
quarter in 1474. The structure had been greatly damaged at the earthquakes
occurred in 1939 and 1943. The mosque was then restored by the donations of the
public and by the assistance of the Government and had been re-opened for
worship in 1953. The structure is one of the most beautiful samples of Ottoman
period creations. The marble portal decorated with Seljukian style stalactites
and the tenon wooden gate are major art creations.