Hacı Hüseyin Mosque and Fountain

One of Giresun's most established religious structures, the mosque was first built of wood in 1594 by Çobanoğlu Hacı Hüseyin Ağa. It is not precisely known how many times it was repaired over the years, but the structure must have become unusable over time. In 1861, Dizdarzade Ayşe Ematullah Hatun had the mosque completely demolished and rebuilt with cut stone. The structure we see today is this 1861 version. The last major restoration was carried out by the General Directorate of Foundations in 2008.

The mosque has a nearly square plan; it is a single-domed structure from the inside, with a saddle roof from the outside. Entry is through a door on the north facade, flanked by columns and bearing an inscription. Rectangular windows are arranged on three facades. The exterior is kept plain, but inside, especially on the column capitals, traces of the Baroque style can be seen. The last congregation area, resting on wooden columns, is covered with a flat roof.

The mihrab has an interesting layered story: in 1974, it was covered with tiles, but during the 2008 restoration, these tiles were removed, and the original stone mihrab was revealed again. The minbar is thought to have been added much later than the initial construction of the mosque.

The single-balconied minaret is located at the northwest corner of the mosque; its entrance is provided by a door opening from the stairs leading to the women's section. The fountain in the courtyard was built much later than the mosque, in 1901, by Hattatzade Hacı Ömer Ağa. The mosque gained the status of a cultural property to be protected by the decision of the High Council of Immovable Cultural and Natural Assets of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 1986.

The mosque is located in Giresun city center, in Hacı Hüseyin Neighborhood. It can be reached on foot from hotels or accommodation points in the center. For those going by car, finding parking is not difficult due to its proximity to the center.

Visiting the mosque and the fountain in its courtyard takes approximately 45 minutes. Going at a quiet time outside of prayer hours is more suitable for comfortably examining the interior details.

The mosque is close to points such as Giresun Museum (Gogora Church) and Zeytinlik Quarter, so it can be easily included in a city center tour. It is possible to visit these three stops on the same day with a short walking route.

As it is an active mosque open for worship, postpone your visit during prayer times. Female visitors should bring a headscarf, and all visitors must remove their shoes at the entrance. It is important to be quiet and respectful.

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