Cıvıloğlu Mosque: Ottoman-era Mosque in Konya

In the center of Konya, there are quite a few historic mosques. One of these mosques has been used as a military depot during these times.

Konya Cıvıloğlu Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Konya, dating back to the Ottoman era. The mosque is located on the site of the Cıvıloğlu madrasa, which was one of the most popular and highest-capacity madrasas of its time, accepting the most students.

Cıvıloğlu Mosque is one of the most popular mosques in the market area of Konya. There is no clear information about the construction date and historical development of the mosque, which is affiliated with the General Directorate of Foundations. Some claim that it is 3 or 4 centuries old.

The mosque was used as a military depot in the 1930s and 40s. After the renovation in 1945, the mosque started to be used again. The mosque has a wooden structure, and its roof is covered with tiles while its walls are made of one-meter-thick adobe.

The interior area of the mosque is 203 square meters (16x12.70), and the additional section of the mosque is 100 square meters. The area of the women's gallery inside the mosque is 50 square meters. The capacity of the mosque is around 400 people, and the capacity of the women's gallery is 50 people. The interior of the mosque is covered with paneling on marble.