Nalçacı Halil Mosque
Changes After Its Construction:
- Originally built as a mescid, a minbar was added to the structure in 1750 by Abdullah Paşa, the Governor of Maraş.
- The mescid fell into disrepair over time and was restored in 1874 by Namık Paşazâde Cemil Paşa.
- During this comprehensive restoration, a wooden türbe was added to the site.
- Serving as the semahane of Nalçacı Tekke, the mosque eventually deteriorated significantly and was demolished in 1946.
- After a long hiatus, the mosque was rebuilt and reopened for worship in 2012; however, the türbe that once stood within the original structure has not survived to the present day.
- The grave of Sheikh Halil Efendi, the mosque’s founder, is located in the mosque’s cemetery.
Prominent Features:
- The mosque has a single minaret with one balcony and was historically also known as Sheikh Tului Tekke Mosque or Nalçacı Mosque.
- Originally established as a lodge affiliated with the Shabanī order, the mosque served as a semahane until the closure of tekkes; members of the order would gather here on Thursdays for their rituals.
- In the 2012 restoration, a stone minaret, an elegant marble mihrab, and a preaching pulpit were added. The interior was enhanced with a grand chandelier brought from the Presidential Palace.
