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Being one of the renowned architects who contributed the Ottoman architecture, Ahmet Pasa, matured in the company of the period’s head architects of the State Academy. He became the minister …

Ahmediye Mosque History Ahmediye Mosque was built for Maktul Ibrahim Pasha (Grand Vizier of Sultan Süleyman) for the first time. It was built in the neighbourhood of Etmey-dani (a vicinity …

Sultan Bayezid II (1481-1512) had this mosque buılt at the start of 16th century, in the name of His Excellency Seyyid Emir Ahmet Buhari who was an eminent Islamic scholar …

Mesih Ali Pasha Mosque History Mesih Ali Pasha Mosque: Its bearing structure is octagonal. It was built in the later part of Sinan’s life and does not correspond to any …

Mihrimah Sultan Mosque History Mihrimah Sultan Mosque: This square-based mosque represents the most advanced stage of the single-dome model. Here, a large (20m) and high (35m) single dome dominates the …

The Rustem Pasha Mosque History The Rustem Pasha Mosque was built after the deaht of Rüstem Pasha, one of Sultan Süleyman’s Grand Viziers (Sadrazam) and the husband of his daughter …

Hidayet Mosque was built for Sultan Mahmud II (1808-1839) in 1813 from in wood. When it was entered from the South side, on the threshold gate is the inscription written …

Ahi Celebi Mosque The Mosque built by Tabip Kemal Ahi Celebi in 1480-1500. It is also known as Kanli Firin Masjid and Yemişçiler Mosque According to Tezkiretü’l Ebniye, Ahi Celebi …

Süleymaniye Mosque The Süleymaniye Mosque is the largest square-based semidomed mosque (3100 m²) to have been designed by Sinan. The two semi-domes are situated in the direction of the mihrap, …

The Kulliyah of Fatih Mosque Fatih Mosque. It was contructed on the fourth of seven hills of Istanbul. The kulliyah was constructed upon the remnants of The Church of the …