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The Kocatepe Mosque (Turkish: Kocatepe Camii) is the largest mosque in Ankara, Turkey. It was built between 1967 and 1987 in the Kocatepe quarter in Kızılay, and its size and prominent situation have made it a landmark that can be seen from almost anywhere in central Ankara. Kocatepe Mosque The idea of building the Kocatepe Mosque dates back to the 1940s. On December 8, 1944, Ahmet Hamdi Akseki, the vice-president of Turkish Religious Affairs, along with seventy-two founding members, established a society known as the "Society to Build a Mosque in Yenişehir, Ankara." In 1947 this society called for projects to be drawn up by architects, but none of the submitted projects was accepted. In 1956, through the efforts of the late Adnan Menderes, Prime Minister of the time, land was allocated for the project to build a mosque in Ankara, and a request for projects was made once again in 1957. This time thirty-six projects were evaluated, with the joint project of Vedat Dalokay and Nejat Tekelioğlu being chosen as the one to be implemented.[2] The accepted project was an innovative and modern design. The construction started, but due to heavy critique from conservatives for its modernist look, the construction was stopped at the foundation level. Vedat Dalokay later built a modified version of the Kocatepe Mosque after winning an international competition for the Shah Faisal Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan in 1969. This mosque, which can accommodate 24,000 worshippers, is one of the largest mosques of the world, and accepted by many as the frontiers of modern Islamic architecture. After a third architectural competition in 1967, a more conservative or nostalgic design by Hüsrev Tayla and M. Fatin Uluengin was chosen to be built. Completed in 1987, this project is built in a neo-classical Ottoman architecture style, and is an eclectic building inspired by the Selimiye Mosque in Edirne, and the Sehzade and Sultan Ahmet mosques in Istanbul, which in turn, were influenced by the Eastern Roman architecture of the Hagia Sophia.
Ali shaAli sha
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During my recent trip to Ankara, I had the pleasure of visiting one of the city's most stunning landmarks - a grand mosque that left me in awe. With the help of a Muslim local guide, I was able to appreciate the rich cultural and historical significance of this sacred space. As we approached the mosque, I couldn't help but be impressed by its sheer size and grandeur. Its intricate architectural details were breathtaking, with intricate mosaics, domes, and arches that reflected the beauty of Islamic design. But it wasn't until I stepped inside that I truly appreciated its splendor. The interior of the mosque was simply stunning. The soaring ceilings and grand chandeliers were awe-inspiring, and the intricate calligraphy on the walls and pillars added a touch of elegance to the space. As we explored the mosque, my guide shared fascinating insights into its history and the significance of various design elements. What made this visit truly special was the fact that we had the entire mosque to ourselves. The empty space allowed me to fully immerse myself in the beauty and peacefulness of the mosque, and to take in its stunning features without any distractions. Overall, this mosque was a true highlight of my trip to Ankara. Its grandeur and beauty left a lasting impression on me, and I feel grateful to have experienced it with the help of such a knowledgeable and gracious local guide.
M F CabM F Cab
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Ankara'nın en eski olmasa da en büyük camii. Ankara'nın hemen hemen her yerinden görülür. İnsana huzur veren bir ortamı var. Tuvaletleri abdest alma yerleri temiz ve rahat. Caminin otoparkı bulunmaktadır. "16. y.y. estetiği ile 20. y.y. teknolojisinin bütünleşmesinden oluşan Kocatepe Camii emsali olan camilerle ortak özellikleri taşır. Dört minaresi ile Selimiye Camisini, merkezi kubbe ve yarım kubbeleri ile de Sultan Ahmet Camisini andırır. 64x67 m (4288 m2) ölçüsündeki asıl cami (harem) kısmı, 48,5 m yüksekliğinde ve 25,5 m çapında bir ana kubbe ile örtülüdür. Ana kubbe etrafında dört yarım kubbe yer alır. Bu yarım kubbeler 12 kubbe ile genişletilmiştir. Kubbeler geleneksel tarzda kurşunla kaplanmıştır. Asıl cami kısmına, kündekari (ahşap geçme) tarzında yapılmış bir ana kapı ve dört yan kapıdan girilir. Caminin Kuzey kısmındaki ana giriş kapısı önünde yer alan ve 2400 m2 alanı kaplayan revaklı avluyu, bir mermer şadırvan süsler. Revaklar 14 m yüksekliğinde 26 kubbe ile örtülüdür. Revaklı avluyu çevreleyen kubbelerle, caminin yan giriş kapıları kubbelerinin alemleri mermerden, ana ve yan kubbelerle minarelerinin alemleri altın varak ile kaplı bakırdan yapılmıştır. 88 m yükseklikteki üçer şerefeli dört minareye hem merdiven hem asansörle çıkılır. Asıl cami bölümü olan ana mekanı “U“ şeklindeki mahfi ller sarar. Bu mahfi ller iki kat olarak uygulanmıştır. Böylece hem harem kısmına özel bir görünüm, hem de mekan kazandırılmıştır. Mahfi llere, ana mekana bakan yüzleri mermerle kaplı altı merdivenden çıkılır. Merdivenlerden çıkarken, sahanlıklar hizasına, ana mekana bakan balkoncuklar yapılmıştır. Bu suretle merdiven çıkışlarına ferahlık getirilmiştir. 10 m yüksekliğindeki mihrap, beyaz mermerden imal edilmiştir. 8,70 m yüksekliğindeki minber, özel süslemelerle işlenmiş mermerden yapılmıştır. İç süslemede klasik Osmanlı mimarisi örnek alınmış, malzeme olarak çini, mermer, sarı maden,altın varak ve özel boyalar kullanılmıştır. Ana kubbe ve aslan göğsü yazıları pirinç malzemeden dekope tekniğiyle yazılmış ve altınla kaplanmıştır. Kuşak yazıları ise mermer kaplama olup, yine altın kaplamadır. Camisinin iç süslemeleri arasında ayrı bir yeri olan vitraylar, özel camdan imal edilmiş olup, klasik Osmanlı tarzı ile modern tarz arasında bir geçiş teşkil ederler. İç aydınlatma için bir adet ana avize, 32 adet uydu avize, 4 adet köşe avize kullanılmıştır. Isıtma sistemi, tabandan ısıtma tarzında, merkezi Hacı Bayram Camii sistemle gerçekleştirilmiştir. Projesi Hüsrev Tayla ve Fatih Uluengin’e ait olan caminin klasik Osmanlı mimarisini yansıtmasına karşın, konferans salonu, otopark, süpermarket, idari büro gibi yan bölümler çağdaş mimariye göre yapılmış, ancak; caminin klasik üslubuna uydurulmuştur."
Ali ÖzenAli Özen
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The idea of building the Kocatepe Mosque dates back to the 1940s. On December 8, 1944, Ahmet Hamdi Akseki, the vice-president of Turkish Religious Affairs, along with seventy-two founding members, established a society known as the "Society to Build a Mosque in Yenişehir, Ankara." In 1947 this society called for projects to be drawn up by architects, but none of the submitted projects were accepted. In 1956, through the efforts of the late Adnan Menderes, Prime Minister of the time, land was allocated for the project to build a mosque in Ankara, and a request for projects was made once again in 1957. This time thirty-six projects were evaluated, with the joint project of Vedat Dalokay and Nejat Tekelioğlu being chosen as the one to be implemented
بلال عزالدين Bilal Izaddinبلال عزالدين Bilal Izaddin
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يُعتبر جامع كوجاتبة في أنقرة واحداً من أكبر جوامع العاصمة التركيّة وواحداً من أهمّ المعالم العمرانيّة فيها، ويتميّز الجامع بنمط عمارته وزينته التي توحي بأنّ المسجد قد بُنيَ من زمنٍ بعيد رغم أنّه افتتح للعبادة منذ زمن قريب فقط! جامع كوجاتبة: عاصفةٌ من الجدل عندما أصدر وقف الديانة التركيّ قراره بإنشاء جامع كوجاتبة في العاصمة قام بإعلان مسابقة لتصميم المشروع بحيث يتقدّم المُتسابقون بتصاميم لمشروع الجامع ويتمّ تنفيذ التصميم الفائز في النهاية. وقد فاز بالمركز الأوّل في هذه المسابقة مشروع للمعماري Vedat Dalokay وتمّ البدء بوضع الأساسات للتنفيذ، ولكن بدأ التنفيذ خلافاً للطرز المعماري المبيّن في المشروع الفائز، فأثار هذا الأمر ردّة فعل شعبيّة كانت نتيجتها متابعة تنفيذ المشروع الفائز بالمسابقة. وبين استهجانٍ مفاده أنّ المشروع تقليد لأعمال المعماري سنان ولا إبداع فيه، واستحسانٍ للمشروع على اعتباره عودة إلى التراث، تمّ إتمام المشروع باستيحاء من هندسة جامع السلطان أحمد في إسطنبول والذي بناه صدف كار محمد آغا. ويعتبر جامع كوجاتبة واحداً من أعظم الجوامع في أنقرة، فقد بُني على مساحة قدرها 4500 متراً مربّعاً، وله أربع مآذن يبلغ ارتفاع كلّ منها 88 متراً، وهي مزوّدة بمصاعد آلية للصعود إليها. ويحوي الجامع في قسمه السفليّ مكتبة، وقاعة مؤتمرات، ومكاتب إداريّة، ومواقف سيارات، وعندما تدخلون إلى المسجد سيبهركم مزيج جذاب يجمع بين العمارة المعاصرة والعمارة العثمانيّة التقليديّة، فكلّ ما فيه من المآخذ والأبواب والرخام والزخارف يشعرك بأنّه مصنوعٌ بطريقة يدويّة تقليديّة خالصة. ويعتبر جامع كوجاتبة بأنقرة مثالاً جيّداً على التنازع في تلك الفترة الزمنيّة حول هويّة المساجد في تركيا بين الشرقيّ والغربيّ، والتّقليد والحداثة، فقد شهد تصميه ولسنواتٍ طويلة (قرابة عشرين عاماً) كثيراً من الشّدّ والجذب بين مهندسِي ومصمّمِي التّيّارين التّقليديّ والحداثيّ حتّى تم افتتاحه أخيراً عام 1987م. وعلى الرّغم من كون مسجد كوجه تبة حديثاً لكنّه في الواقع مصممٌ على الطّراز العثمانيّ الكلاسيكيّ، ليُعتبر بناءً انتقائيّاً مستوحىً من هندسة مساجد مثل السّليميّة في أدرنة، وشاه زاده والسّلطان أحمد في إسطنبول. كلّ ما سبق جعل من المسجد موضعاً للنّقد الإيجابيّ والسّلبيّ إلى يومنا هذا. 🇮🇶 عہلَؤُشہ تہركہمہآنہيہ
ALİ HALİLALİ HALİL
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The Best Imam I've ever met in Ankara. The first time come to Ramazan pray in this centre of Ankara Mosque was very excited. The monumental architecture is wonderful inside or outside. After met some imam in small Mosque and then come here, you will met the Best Of The Best in this Kocatepe Mosque. The Imam selection for this Mosque is wonderful. It made me lovely to pray all night long this weekend. The security are also in a good manner to bring the safe place to pray. Thanks for Turkiye Religious Ministry for serving free great ifthar for people comes to this Mosque this weekend.
Mochammad Nurul HudaMochammad Nurul Huda
20
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The Kocatepe Mosque is the largest mosque in Ankara, Turkey. It was built between 1967 and 1987 in the Kocatepe quarter in Kızılay, and its size and prominent situation have made it a landmark that can be seen from almost anywhere in central Ankara.
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