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This mausoleum is the mausoleum of Gazi Umur (Omur) Bey who died in 1461.Umur Bey was the son of Kara Timurtash Pasha, a brother in arms of Osman Gazi. He had four brothers, Yahshi, Ali, Mehmed, Oruç, and Mahmud. He participated in the Istanbul siege by Yıldırım Bayezid, and when wounded in the Ankara War … Read more
According to the mosque’s inscription, this edifice was built by Kanuni Sultan Suleyman (Solomon the Magnificent) in 1522 A.D. / 929 A.H. in the name of his father Yavuz Sultan Selim. The mosque is in the centre of a complex comprising “tabhânes” (a cer- tain type of guest-house), “imâret” (a gathering place for the poor … Read more
Born in 1470, Yavuz Sultan Selim was the ninth Ottoman sultan. He was the son of Sultan Bayezid II and Gülbahar Hatun. Having received a good education in the palace, he engaged in struggles with his brothers, Şehzade Korkut and Şehzade Ahmet, during his father’s lifetime. Yavuz Sultan Selim ascended to the throne in 1512 … Read more
The real name of Ghazi Osman Pasha was Osman Nuri. His father was a clerk at İstanbul customs of timber Mehmed Effendi and his mother was Şakire Hatun. He had been educated at several military schools in Istanbul then crusaded in Crimea and has played an important role in suppressing the riots at Syria and … Read more
Known to arrive at the Ottoman Palace in 1446, Gülbahar Hatun is thought being of Albanian, Serbian or French origin. She was wife of Fatih Sultan Mehmet and mother of Sultan Bayezid II and Gevherhan Sultan. She moved to Amasya along with Sultan Bayezid II for his service as the provincial governor. Gülbahar Hatun is … Read more
Fatih Sultan Mehmet passed away at the age of 49 in Hünkarçayırı, located between Üsküdar and Gebze, after departing for a new campaign in Üsküdar in 1481. He was buried in his current location, on the qibla side of the Fatih Mosque, which he had built. His tomb was damaged over time due to earthquakes … Read more
He is one of the famous walis in Istanbul. His name is Mustafa bin Ahmad. He is also known as Muslihuddin. He is also called, Sheikh Wafa, Abu’l Wafa, or ibn-ul Wafa. He was born in Konya. His date of birth is unknown. He passed away in 1490 (hijri 898) He learned about the sciences … Read more
Koca Sinan Pasha was son of Ali from Albania. Despite his birth date is not known for certain, he is estimated to be born in 1520. After being governor of Kastamonu, Gaza and Nablus provinces, he served as beglerbeg (general governor) of Erzurum, Aleppo and Egypt. He has fulfilled grand viziership five times during Sultan … Read more
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
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