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Ayvalık–Cunda · Place 3 · 7M
Saatli Mosque
A mosque among the central streets, recognised by the former church’s clock tower.
Suggested time25 min
Elevation & effort7 m · Level walk
Best windowDaylight for viewing the tower and façade from the street.
Walking noteShort walk; read the access note.
PRACTICAL ACCESS & WALKING METHOD
Walk from Taxiarchis Memorial Museum to Saatli Cami Sokağı in the centre.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT
The building began as a nineteenth-century church and was later converted into a mosque. Identify its clock tower from the street and take a short walk around the building.
Why visit
To see a town landmark whose bell tower became a clock tower.
VISITOR TIP — WHAT NOT TO MISS
Step back along the street to take in the tower.
