Etkilet Arşivi: Historic Mosques

Ishak Pasa, one of the Grand Viziers of 15th century was originally a Greek who was educated in Enderun “the palace school” as a Muslim and had ascended the Grand Vizierate from treasurership during the reign of Sultan Murat II. Address: Cankurtaran Mh. 34122 Fatih / Istanbul Coordinate: 41.006442, 28.981596 …

Ibrahim Cavus Mosque History Ibrahim Cavus Mosque: It was built for Ibrahim Cavus from the Spahi by Mimar Sinan in the 16th century. It was used as a storehouse during the World War I. The mosque, which was already in ruins, was entirely collapsed and vanished during the 1920s. Address: …

It was built for Haci Uveys bin Kayser at the end of 15th century. Haci Uveys bin Kayser’s, who lived during the sultanate of Fatih Sultan Mehmet, being the benefactor of the mosque is understood from the Foundation records. Address: Aksemseddin Mh. 34091 Fatih / Istanbul Coordinate: 41.020340, 28.944400 Latitude: …

The constructive of the mosque, which dates back to the period of Mehmet II, is Hodja Kasim Gunani who was a schotar of his time. As it is written on the tablet on the main gate, the mosque was restored in 1838 The mosque is known as Hasan Hüseyin Mascid …

It is situated in Balat, in the Quarter of Molla Aski, in Samdancibasi Street. Hoca Ali Celebi had it built for himself with his name. Sultan Selim II had its minbar put. Thus, the mosque is supposed to have been built in the 16th century. Address: Ayvansaray Mh. 34087 Fatih …