Yağ Camii

Eastern Mediterranean


The Yağ Camii, with its imposing portal and typical Seljuk-style architecture, started life as a Crusader church dedicated to St James but was converted into a mosque in 1501. It got its name from an oil bazaar that once stood in front of it.


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Nearby Eastern Mediterranean attractions

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0.14 MILES

The large covered market is just south of the Great Clock Tower.

2. Great Clock Tower

0.15 MILES

Near Adana's sprawling covered market (kapalı çarşı), the Great Clock Tower dates back to 1881.

3. Atatürk Statue

0.19 MILES

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4. Ulu Cami

0.24 MILES

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5. St Paul's Catholic Church

0.27 MILES

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6. Yeni Cami

0.36 MILES

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7. Kuruköprü Memorial Museum

0.46 MILES

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