Trabzon Alemdar Mosque and Complex

Islam made its way to the fertile lands of Anatolia in the second half of the 7th century, following the conquests of Caliph Umar. The people of Trabzon were introduced to Islam at the beginning of the 8th century. During this period, the selfless efforts of the alperens, abdal, and dervishes who spread the belief in monotheism helped bring Islam to the Trabzon region. The domination of the Seljuk Turks in the 12th century deepened the roots of Islam, and eventually, with the conquest of Trabzon by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror in 1461, the region became fully an Islamic land.

Trabzon is known as the "City of Princes," having been conquered by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, ruled by Sultan Selim the Grim, and the birthplace of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. One of the oldest port and trade cities of Anatolia, Trabzon has been home to many significant buildings such as mosques and madrasas, where spiritual and cultural heritage has flourished throughout history. In addition to its natural beauty, the city has hosted many valuable personalities who have left their mark on these lands, remaining deeply loyal to their homeland, nation, and flag.

This mosque and complex, a necessity for the people of Trabzon, was initiated in 2019 under the leadership of the region's son, ERDOĞAN BAYRAKTAR, and completed at the end of 2024. Dedicated to the blessed memory of HACI HANİFE BAYRAKTAR, the granddaughter of HACI AHMET MOLLAALIOĞLU from Gürpınar Village in Of, this sacred structure will elevate the spiritual identity of Trabzon and serve as a symbol of knowledge and wisdom.

Technical Information

The mosque is built on a 16,085.09 m² plot, allocated from a 182,000 m² area owned by the Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality, on the coastal strip of Pazarkapı.

The mosque’s interior can accommodate 7,700 people, and with the additional side courtyards, a total of 13,000 people can worship simultaneously. The basement floor of the complex includes 15 workshops, 14 classrooms, a 700-seat conference hall, and a 500-person soup kitchen.

• Total Construction Area: 15,833 m²
• Worship Area: 6,611 m² (Main Hall: 5,416.06 m², Mezzanine: 1,194.94 m²)
• Staircase and Elevator Area: 391.00 m²
• Porticos and Inner Courtyard Area: 2,240.00 m²
• Wudu and Fountain Area: 689.12 m²
• Basement Floor Complex Area: 8,141.88 m²

The Dome has a diameter of 22 meters and a height of 42 meters.
The supporting system is placed on four octagonal elephant feet.
There is a 8.60-meter semi-dome on the front (Mihrab) façade, and arches are found on the side façades.

The four minarets, each with three balconies, stand at a height of 78.50 meters. There are a total of 250 windows of different sizes and types, along with window shutters. In the lighting system, there is one main dome chandelier with a diameter of 8 meters, two semi-dome chandeliers with a diameter of 6 meters, and 30 small dome chandeliers with a diameter of 1.2 meters.

The "HANİFE HATUN MOSQUE AND COMPLEX," carrying modern lines of Ottoman and Seljuk architecture, will contribute to Trabzon in every aspect, with the potential for book fairs and exhibitions to be held in its inner courtyard.

May Allah’s approval be the reason for the emergence and completion of this sacred structure, and may His blessings be upon all those who contributed to it.