Malkocs Bej Mosque, Siklós, Hungary

The Mosque of Malkoch Bey was built in the 16th century (1543-1565) by the turkish leader Malkoch Bey during the Ottoman occupation. The reconstruction of the mosque is unrivalled in Hungarian building protection. The building won the Europa Nostra prize in 1993.

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Fauzul Rizal (2 years ago)
This mosque are still active and still used every Friday for Friday prayers for moslems in Siklós and vincinity.

Haitham (3 years ago)
Lovely and spiritual experience

Steven Maes (3 years ago)
It's really not worth the money they ask for this! Google will show you even better images. If it was for free, i'd say it would be worth while a quick visit, but only when you are in the neighbourhood. So not worth the money!

Fauzul Rizal (4 years ago)
This mosque are still active and still used every Friday for Friday prayers for moslems in Siklós and metropolitan area of Pécs

Villo Verdecker (4 years ago)
You must go there and have a look

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