Aziziye (Yalı) Camii

Aziziye Camii is located in the Altınordu district of Ordu Province. The structure was originally built during the reign of Ottoman Sultan Abdülaziz using wooden materials and derives its name from him. In addition to being known as Aziziye Camii, it is also referred to as Yalı Camii. Over time, the mosque deteriorated significantly and faced the risk of collapse, prompting its reconstruction in 1310 AH (1892/1893 CE) by Kadızade Hasan Efendi using cut stone and rubble stone.

Aziziye (Yalı) Camii (Ordu Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism)

Architectural Plan and Construction Materials

The mosque was constructed using a load-bearing masonry system. Cut stone and rubble stone were used as primary building materials. The structure comprises the harim, the women’s gallery, and the prayer space located at the lower level. The lower level is also used for prayer. Access to this lower space is provided from the east and west facades. On the north facade at the same level, there are four single-leaf, flat-arched entrance openings. This area lies beneath the veranda leading to the harim and is currently used as a tea station.

Aziziye (Yalı) Camii Structural Plan (Black Sea Culture Inventory)

Entrances and Facade Arrangement

Access to the harim is provided through openings on the north and west facades. The main entrance on the north facade features a flat arch. The door frame is decorated with rectangular and vegetal motifs. Above the entrance opening is a lunette bearing the mosque’s name and construction date, above which an Arabic inscription is located.

Aziziye (Yalı) Camii (Culture Portal)

The entrance door is double-leaf and made of wood. In front of the door stands a sundurma supported by two stone pillars. Access to this sundurma is provided via two single-flight staircases extending from the east and west directions.

Aziziye (Yalı) Camii (Black Sea Culture Inventory)

The entrance on the west facade features a round arch. On either side of the opening are column-like elements, and above it is a triangular lunette. Access to this entrance is provided via a single-flight staircase.

Aziziye (Yalı) Camii (Black Sea Culture Inventory)

The windows are rectangular in shape with flat arches. There are double rows of windows on the east and west facades, a single row on the south facade, and three rows on the north facade. The windows are made of wood and are single-leaf.

Aziziye (Yalı) Camii (Black Sea Culture Inventory)

Minaret

The mosque’s minaret is located in the northwest corner and constructed from cut stone. It is designed as a single-balcony minaret. On the north side of the minaret is a round-arched entrance door.

Aziziye (Yalı) Camii (Black Sea Culture Inventory)

Interior Layout and Decoration

All interior walls are currently plastered and feature no decorative elements. The interior ceiling is flat and constructed of wood.

Aziziye (Yalı) Camii (Black Sea Culture Inventory)

The mihrap is made of stone and has a stepped structure. The minbar and the pulpit are made of wood but are not original.

Aziziye (Yalı) Camii (Black Sea Culture Inventory)

Roof and Structural Features

The exterior roof is hipped on all four sides. The mosque is described as three-storied, with the edges of windows and doors noted to have oval forms.