Eski Cami (Ebu Bekir) Sign Finally Found in Yambol

After 14 years after first coming to Yambol I finally found the sign for the Turkish Mosque in Yambol. It is placed quite high up on one of the walls and certainly well above eye level which is why many people miss it. Commonly known as Eski Cami (Ebu Bekir) it is always a reminder of the Ottoman Rule and therefore not looked upon fondly here.

A Memorial in Front of Yambol's Ottoman Mosque (Ebu Bekir)

You will find a memorial with a little seating area and garden in front of the Turkish Mosque that sits in the centre of Yambol. Not often used by locals, maybe because of the other numerous seating areas in the city and away from reminders of Ottoman Rule.

Musli Graffiti Found on Ebu Bekir Mosque in Yambol - Not Breakfast!

At first I wondered why someone would put graffiti with a bad spelling of a healthy breakfast on the Ebu Bekir Mosque in Yambol. then I realised it is really means muslim, yet still curious as to why a label is needed on the mosque.

Ebu Bekir (Eski Cami) Yambol's Ottoman Mosque

This is another view of Yambol's Ottoman Mosque that stands just off the centre of the City. A reminder of the Turkish rule not too long ago. It is still used by the Turkish Muslim minority in Yambol..