Istanbul Mosques

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

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

Nuruosmaniye Mosque is the first to be constructed in the Baroque style in Istanbul. The mosque was completed under the name of ‘Nur-u Osmani’ during the era of Osman III, following the death of his brother Mahmud I. It was built by Mustafa Aga and his assistant Simeon Kalfa (Master Builder Simeon) between 1749 and … Read more

Ayazma Mosque was built in 1760 by Mehmed Tahir Ağa on behalf of Sultan III. Mustafa, the 26th Ottoman Sultan, in the name of his mother Mihrişah Emine Sultan and his brother Şehzade Süleyman. The mosque reflects a combination of Ottoman and Baroque architectural styles. The main structures of the complex are located within a … Read more

Firuz Aga Mosque was constructed by Firuz Aga who was the Chief-treasurer of Sultan Bayezid II. The mosque with a bigger yard before the extension of Divanyolu, was constructed in 1491 as it was shown at the tablet on its door. The script at the tablet was written by Sheikh Hamdullah Efendi. The mosque that … Read more

The mosque was built for Mehmet Han who was the “head accompanier” (Şatırcıbaşı) of Fatih Sultan Mehmet in the year 1465. It was later renewed for Uskubi (of Skopje) Ibrahim Aga in 1491. For this reason, the mosque is also called with the names Uskubi Ibrahim Aga, Uskubi and/or Uskubiyye. According to information in the … Read more

The constructer of the social complex was Hacı Besir Aga who was Darussaadeaga taking charge in the eras of Ahmed III and Mahmud I. the complex was constructed in the middle of 18th century (between 1744-1745). It was understood from the tablet at the entrance door of the mosque that it was comprehensively maintained in … Read more

Although the Mosque, which belongs to the period of Fatih Sultan Mehmet, is called the Babrali Masjid or the Imam Ali Masjid in relation to its bani, it is known as the Nalli Masjid among the people due to the horseshoe-shaped traces on the minaret pulpit once found. It is recorded in the Hadikatü’l-cevámi that … Read more