Ayşekadın Camii, Edirne'nin Sabuni semtinde 1468'de Çelebi Mehmed'in kızı Ayşe Hatun tarafından yaptırılan küçük ölçekli tarihi cami olup, yanında 1647 tarihli abdest muslukları ve Ekmekçizade Kervansarayı bulunmaktadır.
Aysekadin Mosque stands in the center of the district bearing its name, on Eski Istanbul Street. It was built by Ayse Hatun, daughter of Celebi Sultan Mehmed; the date is 1468. The mosque is small in scale and does not compete with Edirne's major sultan mosques, but it is one of the rare structures that still carries the city's 15th-century character.
Ayse Hatun endowed not only this mosque but also a row of nine-bayed shops and a bath in Hayrabolu, a similar waqf structure in Uskup, and a village attached to Yarhisar. The ablution fountains standing right next to the mosque belong to a later date: they were added in 1647 by someone named Haji Musli. Today, these fountains, together with the mosque and the Ekmekçizade Caravanserai nearby, form a small historic pocket.
The caravanserai is now used as a cultural center; on the left side of the mosque is a building that was formerly Plevne Elementary School. So when you visit here, you're not seeing just one structure but a street corner where three different periods overlap. Its proximity to the city center makes it easy to add to your route.
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Guide's Note
About Aysekadin Mosque
The mosque was built in 1468 by Ayse Hatun, daughter of Celebi Sultan Mehmed. The district's name comes from this: Ayse Kadin, which over time became Aysekadin. Ayse Hatun's waqf activities were not limited to this mosque; she had shops and a bath built in Hayrabolu and Uskup, and also endowed a village attached to Yarhisar. Such chains of waqfs are common in Ottoman cities, with income-generating structures financing the mosque's maintenance.
Best Time for a Visit
Spring and autumn months are more comfortable for visiting Edirne. Summer heat can make city walking tours tiring. Since the mosque is a small structure, the visit can be kept short, making it easy to add to the itinerary at any time of day.
How to Get There
It can be reached on foot from the city center. For those preferring public transportation, bus lines 1A, 1F, 2B, and 3A pass near Aysekadin Mosque Stop. The nearest stop is Tarla Kapi Exit 1, approximately 2 minutes walk from there. Eski Ssk Hastanesi stop is also an alternative option 3 minutes away.
Other Structures in the Area
Ekmekçizade Caravanserai stands right next to the mosque; today it is used as a cultural center. On the other side of the photo is a building that was formerly Plevne Elementary School. Three structures together form a small historic corner that can be visited with a short walk. Compared to Edirne's larger mosques, Selimiye and Uc Serefeli, this is a quiet, tourist-free stopping point.
Photography Points
The angle where the mosque, fountain, and caravanserai fit in the same frame is shot from the opposite side of the street. Morning light shows the stone texture on the facade more clearly. The building's simple exterior offers a different contrast for eyes accustomed to elaborate large mosques.
Things to Note Before Visiting
Since the mosque is an active place of worship, visitors must remain quiet during prayer times and enter in appropriate clothing. There is no clear information about current opening hours and entry conditions; it is helpful to confirm with local sources before going.
How to Add to Your Itinerary
Aysekadin Mosque should not be thought of as a standalone destination in Edirne; it should be considered as part of a city center tour. It can be added to the same day's route as Selimiye Mosque, Eski Mosque, and Uc Serefeli Mosque as a short detour, especially for those walking along Eski Istanbul Street.
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