Etkilet Arşivi: Historic 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 / …