Turgut Reis Mosque (Balchik)

Turgut Reis Mosque
Тургут Реис джамия
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Location
LocationBalchik, Dobrich Province
CountryBulgaria
Turgut Reis Mosque (Balchik) is located in Bulgaria
Turgut Reis Mosque (Balchik)
Shown within Bulgaria
Interactive map of Turgut Reis Mosque
Coordinates43°24′20″N 28°10′7″E / 43.40556°N 28.16861°E / 43.40556; 28.16861
Architecture
Typemosque
Minaret1

Turgut Reis Mosque (Bulgarian: Тургут Реис джамия, Turkish: Turgut Reis Camii or Karagöl Camii) is a mosque in Balchik, in the Dobrich Province of Bulgaria.

Overview

Dragut (Turgut Reis) was caught in a strong storm in the Black Sea and prayed, saying that he will build a mosque when he gets rid of this storm. And he reached the town of Balchik and did build the Turgut Reis Mosque.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Turgut Reis Mosque, Balchik » Audio Travel Guide". 22 June 2017.

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