Zeyrek Mosque ( Pantokrator Monastery Church )

The Kasım Paşa Mosque and Complex, originally designed by the renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan in the 16th century, underwent significant changes in the 19th century to acquire its present form. It was established by Güzelce Kasım Paşa, who was responsible for developing the region following the relocation of the Ottoman navy from Gelibolu to…

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….

Originally built around 530 AD by Emperor Justinian, who also commissioned the Hagia Sophia. It was known as the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus.

Eyüp Sultan Complex in Istanbul, built around the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (Ebû Eyyûb el-Ensârî), is a historically significant ensemble commissioned by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror shortly after the conquest of Istanbul. It includes the Eyüp Sultan Mosque, a medrese (religious school), an aşhane-imaret (public kitchen and hostel), a bathhouse, and a tomb. The…