Mosques

The mosque between Aksaray Bazaar and Kucuk Langa was constructed in 1520. The chapel which was constructed upon the order of Baklaci Kemaleddin after the conquest derives its name from the same man. Address: Aksaray Mh. 34096 Fatih / Istanbul Coordinate: 41.007560, 28.950927 Latitude: 41°0′27.22″N (41.00756) Longitude: 28°57′3.34″E (28.950927) Date …

HH. Sheikh Mehmet Geylani and HH. Ali Geylani who attended conquest of Istanbul had this mosque built that is also known as “Masjid of Sheikh Mehmed Geylani,” and “Maslid of Bursa” in the first years after the conquest. Address: Rüstem Pasa Mh. 34116 Fatih / Istanbul Coordinate: 41.016476, 28.973154 Latitude: …

Sheikh al Islam Debbagzade Mehmed Effendi had Altay Mosque built in the year 1670. In some sources it is said that Debbagzade Mehmed Effendi did not have it rebuilt but supported the building by defraying the expanses of the mosque of which his grandfather Debbagzade Haci Hasan Effendi was the …

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 responsible from waterlines in 1595. Address: Beycegiz Mah. Lodos Sk No:4 Fatih Merkez / Istanbul Coordinate: 41.026213, 28.942523 Latitude: 41°1′34.37″N …

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 close to Aksaray and Vatan Road) in the middle of the Janissary lodges. Address: Iskender Pasa Mh. 34091 Fatih / …

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 and a descendant of Muhammad (PBUH*). Address: Aksemseddin Mh. 34091 Fatih/İstanbul Coordinate: 41.020114, 28.946300 Latitude: 41°1′12.41″N (41.020114) Longitude: 28°56′46.68″E (28.9463) …

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 of Sinan’s usual plants, so that many consider it to be the work of Architect Davud Agha. A two-storied gallery …

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 whole structure. The dome is supported by four pilasters rising to form a sort of bearing tower like system consisting …

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 Mihrimah. Address: Rüstem Paşa Mh. 34116 Fatih / Istanbul Coordinate: 41.017654, 28.968708 Latitude: 41°1′3.55″N (41.017654) Longitude: 28°58′7.35″E (28.968708) Date Of …

Atik Valide Mosque (Nurbanu Sultan) Atil Valide Mosque: Here too, protruding mihrab is covered by a semidome, as in the case of the Molla Çelebi and Semiz Ali Pasha Mosques. The building was widened, perhaps by Davud Aga in 1583, with the addition of twe domes on each side of …