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The term “Selatin” refers to grand and magnificent mosques commissioned by the sultans during the Ottoman Empire. This designation is typically applied to mosques located in the imperial capitals, symbolizing the power and splendor of the state. The phrase “Selatin Mosques in Fatih” denotes such significant mosques situated in the Fatih district of Istanbul. Fatih…
Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Mosque
Sokullu Mehmed Paşa Complex, a significant architectural and historical site in Istanbul, was built in the second half of the 16th century. Designed by the renowned architect Mimar Sinan, the complex is located in the Eminönü Kadırga district and includes a mosque, madrasa (Islamic school), dervish lodge (tekke), shops, and fountains. Historical Controversy and Construction…
Grand Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque)
The Ortaköy Mosque, also known as the Grand Mecidiye Mosque, is a prominent 19th-century mosque located at the northern end of the Ortaköy Square in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul. The site originally hosted a mosque constructed in 1721 by Vezir İbrahim Paşa’s son-in-law, Mahmud Ağa, and later renovated around the 1740s by Mahmud Ağa’s…
Yeraltı Mosque (Underground Mosque)
Guide to Kurşunlu Mahzen Mansion and Underground Mosque History and Architecture: Kurşunlu Mahzen Mansion and Underground Mosque have a rich history dating back to 711 AD. Initially, a large tower called Kahr Kulesi was constructed by Abdülaziz’s son Ömer. Over time, the area evolved into the current Kurşunlu Mahzen, which was converted into a mosque….