Mosque Mestan Aga, founded by Hagi Berber Ahmet, was built in 1860 as the number of Muslims who have taken up residence in the area began to grow in the years 1856-1859, following the obligation to emigrate, imposed by government Russian as a result of the Crimean War.
Currently, Macin city, there is a Turkish minority, which represents 2.35% of the total population.
Mestan Aga Mosque, located at the border, at number 5, is listed as historical monuments in juteţul Tulcea.