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Safranbolu · Place 3 · 400M
Köprülü Mehmet Paşa Mosque
This 17th-century mosque offers a quieter bazaar stop with a courtyard sundial and fountain.
Suggested time25 min
Elevation & effort400 m · Level walk
Best windowLate morning when the courtyard sundial casts a clear shadow.
Walking noteFlat courtyard
PRACTICAL ACCESS & WALKING METHOD
In the centre of the Old Bazaar, along the main axis between the Arasta and Cinci Han.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT
Köprülü Mehmet Paşa Mosque is a 17th-century building in Çarşı. Its courtyard contains a fountain and sundial. The contrast between the dome and surrounding small shops is a distinctive part of the market townscape.
Why visit
The courtyard sundial is a small but engaging meeting of architecture and everyday life. Take time to look at the dome and the arrangement of the courtyard.
VISITOR TIP — WHAT NOT TO MISS
Look closely at the bronze gnomon and hour lines on the marble sundial in the courtyard.
