Adana - Ulu Cami

Enclosed within a high wall in the center of the town stands Adana's most interesting medieval building, the 16th century Ulu Cami (Great Mosque) with its medrese (theological college), türbe (tomb) and dersane (Koranic school). The main entrance is on the east side. Also on this side is a minaret (1507-08) with polygonal shaft, blind arcading and roofed gallery reminiscent of Syrian models. Along the north side runs a triple arcade of pointed arches, off which the various rooms of the medrese open. The türbe, with Syrian-style decoration, is faced with Ottoman tiles from Iznik. On the west side are the dersane and a gatehouse with a conical dome.