Kestane Village Mosque, located in Kestane Neighborhood of Ordu's Gulyali district, is a two-story structure built of cut stone between 1890-1900, serving as an example of Eastern Black Sea stone mosque architecture with its four-columned last prayer section, 18 slit windows, and a minaret added in 1978.
Kestane Village Mosque stands in Kestane Neighborhood of Gulyali. The region's historical cultural assets are mostly concentrated here; nearby, there are four arched bridges and another fountain. The mosque was built as a two-story structure of cut stone between 1890-1900. The last prayer section on the north facade is divided into three parts by four columns, which are connected by round arches, and their capitals are adorned with simple craftsmanship.
A total of 18 slit windows are counted on the facades, and the prayer area is entered through a wooden door. The colonnettes next to the stone mihrab are original, the rest have been renovated. The minbar is also wooden but was added later. The minaret in the northwest corner was erected much later than the mosque itself, in 1978. The historical texture of the mosque is better understood when visiting this village along the Kestane Stream, together with its stone bridges and old mill.
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Guide's Note
Best Time to Visit
Kestane Village carries the typical green texture of the Black Sea. In spring and summer, the stream banks and village roads look more vibrant. Visiting the mosque is also possible in winter, but pay attention to weather conditions for visiting other points of the village, the bridges, and the mill.
How to Get There
From Ordu city center, follow the coastal road connecting to Gulyali district and turn left at the end of Piraziz town center. After a short distance, you will reach Kestane Village. Since the village roads are narrow, it is more comfortable to go with small vehicles.
How Much Time to Allocate
Visiting the mosque itself takes 30-45 minutes. However, since the village's historical arched bridges, old mill, and fountain are also nearby, it is more logical to plan half a day to explore the entire neighborhood.
Other Nearby Points
Kestane Neighborhood is known as the richest corner of Gulyali in terms of historical cultural assets: four arched bridges, this mosque, and a historical fountain are all concentrated in the same area. Combining the mosque visit with these three points creates a short historical walking route.
Things to Pay Attention To
The mosque is still open for worship, so prefer a respectful visit during prayer times. Village roads are narrow and steep in some sections, especially in rainy weather, careful driving is required.
Photography Spots
The four-columned last prayer section on the north facade of the mosque and the round arches offer a good shooting angle. The nearby stone bridges are also among the spots that can be photographed together with the mosque.
Architectural Features
The structure was built as a two-story building of cut stone. There are a total of 18 slit windows on the facades. The mihrab is made of stone, and the colonnettes on both sides are from the original period; the rest of the mosque has been renovated over time. The minaret was added to the northwest corner in 1978, so it does not belong to the same period as the main body of the structure.
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