Mosques

Dolmabahçe (Bezmiâlem Valide Sultan) Mosque

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The construction of the Dolmabahçe Mosque began by the order of Bezmiâlem Valide Sultan. Following her passing in 1853, the project was completed by her son, Sultan Abdülmecid. Designed by the renowned architect Garabet Balyan, the structure’s original name is the Bezmiâlem Valide Sultan Mosque. It was officially opened for worship with a Friday ceremony … Read more

Sağrıcı Sungur Masjid

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According to Sharia court records, it is understood that this historic masjid was built in 1549 by Fatma Sultan, the sister of the 4th Ottoman Sultan, Yıldırım Bayezid Han. Records also indicate that its maintenance and repairs were overseen for many years by the Sheikh ul-Islam, Esiri Mehmed Efendi. History The structure was damaged during … Read more

UMURBEY MOSQUE

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This mosque was built by Umur Bey in 1449 or 1451 during the reign of Murad II. Umur Bey, both a soldier and a scholar, was granted with the rank of a vizier during the reign of Murad Il.There is a marble epitaph board at either side of the mosque’s entrance door, written in Turkish. … Read more

GAZİ ATİK ALİ PAŞA MOSQUE

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The mosque which is also called” Sedefciler Mosque” was built in 1496 by Atik Ali Paşa who is one of the stateman of sultan Bayezit II. periot. The plan of the mosque is composed of a place coverd with five domes and allocated for the use of muslims who are late comers and on the … Read more

YEŞİL MOSQUE

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The mosque, built by Çelebi Sultan Mehmed in 1419-1420, is one of the mosques with a plan containing “┴ ” (tabhane (Imaret and resting place)-zawlyah). Architecture Its architect is Vezir Hacı Ivaz Pasha. The embroidery was made by Nakkaş Ali bin Ilyas All. The mosque, which was completed during the reign of Murad II., is … Read more

Ertuğrul Bey Mosque

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This mosque was built during the reign of Yıldırım Bayezid (1389-1402) for his son, Ertuğrul Bey. Ertuğrul Bey died in 1398 while serving as the governor of the Aydın district. His body was brought to Bursa and buried in the mosque’s cemetery. Architecture The mosque is built on a rectangular area. The main prayer hall … Read more

Sofa Mosque

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Sofa Mosque is a historical mosque located in the fourth courtyard of Topkapı Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. The mosque was built by Sultan II. Mahmut in the early 18th century. The mosque is square in plan and covered with a single dome. The dome is supported by four elephant feet. The mosque’s mihrab and minbar … Read more

YILDIZ HAMIDIYE MOSQUE

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Despite the fact that the Name of Hamidiye, it is known as Yildiz Mosque. It was made constructed by Abdulhamid II. between the years of 1885-1886 after Sultan Abdulhamid II. settled in Yildiz Palace. Sultan Abdulhamid II. has this mosque done for The Selamlik (Friday prayer) ceremony. It is is the last one of the … Read more

GAZI ORHAN BEY MOSQUE

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This mosque, which is the central structure within Orhan Kulliye, was built by Orhan Bey in 1339. It is the first structure built extra muros after the conquest of Bursa. This structure, which represents one of the most important designs of the Early Ottoman architecture, is the first mosque in Bursa built with a “1” … Read more

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