habibi neccar mosque

This is a very old mosque in the barrel vault style. There is extensive renovation being done to the surrounding buildings, but the mosque and burial can still be viewed.

The oldest mosque in present-day Turkey, this small but ancient building complex is the embodiment of history. A true religious experience for all, even for those of secular thinking. Located on a busy and narrow junction, each step around the mosque seems to resound with the memories of millennia. I can't wait to go back to this mystical and bustling city to savor every meter of it.

This mosque is small but looks nice. According some sources that is the oldest mosque in Anatolia, but the building has been builded during Otoman era. A foundain near the mosqe is an earlier, from 19th century. You can visit it free of charge. There are christian tomb under the mosque like the symbol of solidarity in inter-religion. According the information for tourists , the first mosque at that place have been builded in 638. The mosque is in good condition now because Turkish goverment have restored the building in 2006.

That mosque is very important and special because of being home tu st.yuhanna and pavlus and the famous martyr Habib-i Najjar.an old old beautiful and spiritual atmosphere. ..

This mosque is no different than any other mosques in terms of architecture, however, it's the living spritual symbol of Antakya and its region where different religions live in full harmony unlike many other parts of the world: first of all, it is the first mosque built on Anatolian soil back in 636. Of course, the building has been demolished many times in the past due to earthquakes and the current building we see is dating back to 19th century only. It's built on top of a pagan temple. The most interesting part is that, the mosque is dedicated to Habib-i Neccar who is among the first inhabitants of Antakya to believe in Jesus and who was martyred for this reason. His tomb is inside along with the tombs claimed to belong to Yuhanna and Pavlos. So, Muslims are coming to this mosque and praying in front of the tombs of first Christians. I believe people who fight over religion should be forced to come here and witness this incredible solidarity and unity. The mosque worths a visit even only for this spritial uniqueness.

One of the most important places to visit in Antakya, it is beatiful mosque. I advice to see it certainly.

Small mosque to visit. Lots of history. We were allowed to enter, take pics etc.

Habibi Neccar Mosque (Camii), built in 7 th century, believed to be the oldest mosque in Anatolia . Named after Habibi Neccar , the first citizen of Roman town of Antioche,who accepted Christianity after meeting the two Christian missioners and killed along with them in 1st century . It is believed that the first mosque of Anatolia has been built on a site, which housed a pagan temple and later a church . Following the capture of the city by muslims in 7th century the first mosque was named after Habibi Neccar who is also mentioned in Holly Koran . The mosque has been renewed many times during centuries, the current building is from 19th century. The mosque went through major renovation recently.The courtyard has an elegant fountain with twelve columns. The mosque believed to be the the resting place of Habibi Neccar and three missioners of Christianity which today is visited by both Muslims and Christians.The Mosque is on the main road in old town, a short walking distance from Uzun Çarşı (old bazaar) Kurtuluş Caddesi exit. Try to visit off prayer hours which starts noon and twice in the afternoon ( the hours are usually posted in the mosque) . No shoes and shorts are allowed. Shoes can be put on the shelves, in side the mosque, ladies should wear a head scarf and cover their bare arms.

Adını antakyadaki dağdan almış bu cami sevgili marangozum demekmiş yani hz musa nın adına yapılmış, maalesef biraz suriyelilerin yaşam yeri olmuş etrafı daha temiz olsa keşke yinede görülmeli

Caminin mimarisi tipik anadolu camilerinin mimarisiyle aynı fakat dinler arası hoşgörünün en önemli anıtlarından bir tanesidir,mutlaka görmeniz gerekiyor,tavsiye olunur.

Antakya bir hoş görü kenti ve bunu adım başı hissedebilirsiniz. Habib-i Neccar Camii de bu hoş görünün , kardeşliğin bir sembolü gibi. Bir Hıristiyan adına yapılmış Anadolu'daki muhtemelen tek örnek. Camii kompleksi içinde Habib-i Neccar'ın ve Hz. İsa'nın havarilerinden olduğuna inanılan iki kişinin daha türbesi bulunuyor. Merkeze yakın ve vakit ayırmaya değer.

Antakyaya gezmeye gidenler için o kadar çok gezilecek yer varki zamanınız bol olmalı. Gezilecek yerlere Habibi Neccar Camisini mutlaka koymalısınız ve kabrin başında bulunup dua etmelisiniz. Değişik bir havası var. Şehrin merkezinde ve ulaşımı çok rahat... Iyi gezmeler

Çok şaşalı değil ancak tarihi için gidilip görülebilir.Minaresinin yapısı normale göre değişik.Yeri baya karman çorman bir yer.

çok büyük değil ama etkiyeci sadece duvardaki 20. yüzyıla ait saat gözzevkini bozuyor insanın. mutlaka görülmesi gereken bir yer.

Antakya'da Anadolu'da yapılan ilk cami olarak bilinir. Hz.Ömer zamanında 636 yılında kentin fethedilmesinin bir simgesi olarak Habib-i Neccar ve Hz.İsa'nın havarilerinden Yunus (Yuhanna) ve Yahya’yı (Pavlus)'un mezarlarının bulunduğu yere yapılmıştır. Mezarları hala ziyaret edilmektedir. Neccar marangoz demektir. Lütfen hikayesini araştırarak öğreniniz. Kur'an-ı Kerim'de Yasin Suresinde Habib-i Neccar, Yunus (Yuhanna) ve Yahya (Pavlus) geçmektedir.