Yeni Meze Mosque, Uğurlu Village (illustration)

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History

Yeni Meze Mosque, Uğurlu Village

A historic village mosque in Uğurlu, known for its stonework and the Ottoman inscriptions inside.

From the centre: 18 km · about 23 minBest time: All yearGet directions

The Yeni Meze Mosque, also known as the Historic Yenimeze Stone Mosque, is in Uğurlu village west of Akçakoca centre. Sources date it to 1885.

It is notable for its stonework. Inside there are Ottoman inscriptions, and in the garden there is a well.

Before you go

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How to get to Akçakoca

  • Istanbul (Kadıköy)223 km · ~2.5–3 h
  • Ankara (Kızılay)273 km · ~3 h
  • Düzce city centre37 km · ~35 min
  • From Akçakoca centre to here18 km · about 23 min

By car, take the TEM or D100 to the Düzce exit and drive about 37 km north; you can also come along the coast road (D010) via Ereğli or Karasu. Many bus companies run direct services to Akçakoca; there is no train.

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