Eşrefoğlu Mosque, Beyşehir: Türkiye's Great Wooden Mosque...

✓ Last reviewed: 29 September 2026 — Verified and updated by İlyas Bayrak, licensed Turkish guide (licence 070867), with the My Turkey Adventure editorial team. Prices, opening hours, transport fares and visa rules reflect the latest 2026 guidance. Quick Answer: The Eşrefoğlu Mosque in Beyşehir is a breathtaking 13th-century architectural masterpiece and the best-preserved example of the great wooden hypostyle mosques of Anatolia. It is absolutely worth visiting for its serene "forest" of cedar columns, exquisite Seljuk tilework, and its recent UNESCO World Heritage status, offering a glimpse into a side of medieval Türkiye that few travellers ever see. When planning Friday visits, I explain that historic mosques close completely to tourists for 1.5-2 hours at the midday call to prayer for Friday prayers. I recommend scheduling palaces or cisterns for the Friday morning programme. Before visiting active places of worship such as Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Suleymaniye, I explain that women must cover their heads, shoulders and knees, while men must wear clothing extending below the knee rather than shorts. I always recommend keeping clean silk/cotton coverings in the vehicle. Fact Detail Location Beyşehir , Konya Province, Türkiye Period / Date 1296-1299 (Late Anatolian Seljuk / Beylik Period) What It Is A large, timber-roofed and timber-columned mosque; a prime example of a wooden hypostyle mosque. UNESCO Status Inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2023 as part of the "Wooden Hypostyle Mosques of Medieval Anatolia" serial site. Entry Fee Free. Donations are welcomed for the mosque's upkeep. Typical Visit Length 45-60 minutes to fully appreciate the interior. Nearest Airport Konya Airport (KYA) Driving Time from Major City Approximately 90 minutes from Konya city centre. Best Months to Visit April-June & September-October for pleasant weather. What Is the Eşrefoğlu Mosque? The Eşrefoğlu Mosque ( Eşrefoğlu Camii in Turkish) is a historical place of worsh