EYUP SULTAN MOSQUE
It is the first mosque constructed in Istanbul after conquer. It is
constructed on 1458 by Fatih Sultan Mehmet, together with mausoleum.
Today’s mosque is the mosque constructed under supervision of
Hüseyin Efendi with demolishing the former mosque until to its
base on 1800.
EYÜP SULTAN MAUSOLEUM
Halit Bin Zeyd (Hz. Eyup) the standard bearer of the Prophet Mohammed,
and accepted the Islam first while he came to Mecca, is lying in the
mausoleum, constructed on 1458. Eyüp, during the seventh Arabic
siege of the Istanbul, had participated to the war in the army leaded
by one of the Emevi rulers Ebu Süfyan and martyred. Eyup’s
cemetery outside the ramparts is found by the teacher of Fatih, Aksemsettin
after the conquer of Istanbul. Fatih, had constructed a mausoleum
on this cemetery and a mosque near to it.
FATIH MOSQUE
The Imperial Fatih Mosque, constructed between 1462 and 1470, bears
the name of the Ottoman conqueror of Istanbul, Fatih Sultan Mehmet,
and is the site of his mausoleum. Standing atop another of Istanbul's
hills, its vast size and great complex of religious buildings - medreses,
hospices, baths, a hospital, a caravanserai and a library make it
well worth a visit.
BEYAZIT MOSQUE
It is at the square, which is mentioned with its name. This great
mosque and its kulliye, (theology school, school, imaret, caravansary
and hamam), is constructed by son of Fatih, II. Bayezit on 1501 -
1506. It has two minarets which are 87 meters away from each other.
Plan of the Bayazit Mosque is similar to Hagia Sophia. But it is separated
from it with especially a perfect architectural application which
includes a different characteristic having worship order of a culture.
SÜLEYMANIYE MOSQUE AND KULLIYE
The cascading domes and four slender minarets of the Imperial Suleymaniye
Mosque dominate the skyline on the Golden Horn's west bank. Considered
the most beautiful of all imperial mosques in Istanbul, it was built
between 1550 and 1557 by Sinan, the renowned architect of the Ottoman
Empire's golden age. Erected on the crest of a hill, the building
is conspicuous for its great size, emphasized by the four minarets
that rise from each comer of the courtyard. Inside are the mihrab
(prayer niche showing the direction to Mecca) and the mimber (pulpit)
made of finely carved white marble and exquisite stained-glass windows
coloring the incoming streams of light. It was in the gardens of this
complex that Suleyman and his wife, Hurrem Sultan (Roxelane), had
their mausolea built, and near here also Sinan built his own tomb.
The mosque complex also includes four medreses, or theological schools,
a school of medicine, a caravanserai, a Turkish bath, and a kitchen
and hospice for the poor.
MIMAR SINAN MAUSOLEUM
It is at the courtyard of Süleymaniye mosque. Head Architect
Sinan (dec. 1588) is constructed this attractive, beautiful and simple
outstanding mausoleum for himself. Structure, is reflecting the simplicity
and elegancy, which complies with the geniusness of the master.
SULTAN SELIM MOSQUE
It is around Edirnekapi, at Sultan Selim region. It is completed on
1522 during Kanuni Sultan Süleyman period. In the writing at
main entrance, it is recorded that its construction is ordered by
I. Selim, and according to some sources it is said that it is constructed
by his son in the memory of his father.
HASEKI MOSQUE
Architect of this piece of art which is constructed on 1538 in the
memory of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman's wife, Hürrem Sultan,
is Sinan. There is an elegant kulliye composed of theology school,
darüssifa, imaret and public fountain, around it. It is widened
on 1612 during I. Ahmet period.
YENI MOSQUE
It is at Eminönü. When mosque construction, which is started
on 1597 by III. Mehmet's mother, Safiye Sultan, had reached to window
level, ruler and his mother had died. Uncompleted construction is
completed with the desire of IV. Mehmet’s mother, Turhan Sultan
on 1663.
SEHZADE MOSQUE
It is at Saraçhane across the Minicipality Palace. Kanuni,
ordered Mimar Sinan to construct a mosque in memory of his 1543 died
son, Mehmet, and construction strated on 1544, had completed on 1548.
Mosque, which is at the city center, is in the middle of a complex
composed of theology schools, mausoleums, tabhane and imaret.
NURUOSMANIYE MOSQUE
It is at the Nuruosmaniye entrance of closed bazaar. Construction
this mosque is commenced by I. Mahmut on 1748, and completed on 1755
during III. Osman due to his death.
RÜSTEMPASA MOSQUE
It is constructed to Mimar Sinan on 1561 by one of the viziers of
Kanuni, Rüstem Pasa. As the place at Eminönü is both
hollow and a commercial center, Sinan, had opened inns and shops under
mosque.
SOKULLU MEHMET PASA MOSQUE
It is at Kadirga. It is constructed to Mimar Sinan on 1671 by III.
Selim's daughter, Esmehan Sultan, in memory of her husband, Vizier
Mehmet Pasa. Inside of the mosque is adorned with the most beautiful
tiles of the period till to the feet of the dome. Balcony cone is
also tiled.
YENI VALIDE MOSQUE
It is at Üsküdar. It is constructed as a kulliye by III.
Ahmet's mother, Gülnuz Sultan on 1710. It has two minarets and
double niches.
BEZM - I ALEM VALIDE SULTAN (Dolmabahçe) MOSQUE
As it is understood from the inscription of Poet Ziver on the courtyard's
door, Valide Sultan had started the construction of the mosque, and
her son Abdülmecit had completed it on 1853.
On 1848, its siege ramparts are removed and a naval museum is established
within the mosque.
IMRAHOR ILYAS BEY MOSQUE (Studios Monastery)
It is constructed between Samatya and Yedikule on 463. The building,
which is one of the former buildings of Istanbul, is devoted to baptist
Yohannes. 13th century floor mosaics can be seen on the floor of the
building.After the conquest of Istanbul, the structure was converted
int o a mosque by Ilyas Bey in 1486. Afterwards the building had been
exposed to various damages as a result of various earthquakes and
fires, and in 1908 its roof collapsed and rendered any kind of restoration
impossible;therefore the mosque still bares its destructed view.
FORMER IMARET MOSQUE (Pantepoptes Monastery Church)
It is on the slope, which descents from Fatih to Halic, and belongs
to the beginning of II. century. It is constructed by I. Alexios's
mother, Anna Dalaena. It is the most beautiful sample of period.
NEVE SALOM SYNAGOGUE
Name of the synagogue, which is at Galata, on Büyük Hendek
Street, means "Peace Oasis". 25th March, 1951 opened this
synagogue is still the most modern and magnificent synagogue of Istanbul,
and witnessed a lot of religious ceremony, such as wedding, bar, mitzva
(maturity ceremony) and funeral, or Head Rabbinate Appointment (Hahambasilik
Is'ad) ceremonies.
ITALIAN SYNAGOGUE
It is at Galata, on Poet Ziya Pasa Slope. This synagogue, which is
especially Italian and Austrian nationality holding Hebrews, who live
in Ottoman Empire, begin to serve on 1886.
ASKENAZI SYNAGOGUE
This synagogue is among the other synagogues of Jewish people belonging
to Askenaz community living in Istanbul and the only one that has
still been in service.
Loacted at Yüksek Kaldirim Street at Galata, the synagogue was
constructed by Askenaz people of Austrian origin. With its facade
in European style and the decoration of its Ehal and Teva( prayer
desk) in wooden pagoda style with Polish influence,the synagogue displays
a different view when compared to traditional Sefarad and Romaniot
synagogues.
ZÜLFARIS SYNAGOGUE
Located at Galata quarter and have been present from the 17th century,
the current building of the synagogue belongs to 19th century.
The synagogue, in which religious ceremonies were carried out before
the construction of Neve Salam Synagogue, have been not in service
recently. However within the frame of the 1992 celebrations organization,
the synagogue is determined to be converted into "500 Years Tranquil
Life Musuem" without any effect on the religious appearance of
the structure.
AHRIDA SYNAGOGUE
Located at Balat, the synagogue was built by those who had migrated
to Macedonia from Ahri borough in 15thg century. Having a similar
shape to a ship's bow, Teva( prayer desk) of the synagogue to some
resembles to Noah's Ship while others compare it to Ottoman galleys
that carried Sefarad immigrants to the Ottoman piers from Spain. Being
in service over 500 years, the synagogue has been exposed to some
fires and repaired . Moreover, embracing the most ancient appearance
among the others included within frame of 500th annual celebratons
programme, it was restored in Lale(Tulip) Period baroque style.
YANBOL SYNAGOGUE
Located at Balat and built and named by the people migrating from
Yanbolu borough in Macedonia, the synagogue is the second ancient
Jewsih structure of the region. The paintings on the ceiling of the
synagogue are though to be depicting Yanbolu Borough.
HAYDARPASA HEMDAT ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE
Located at a close distance to Haydarpasa Train Station,and derived
its name from its story of foundation, the synagogue was put into
service in Sept.3, 1989. That is the name "Hemdat Israel"
which means "the mercy of the sons of Israel" was inspired
from the arabic words "Hamid" and "Hemdat" written
on the synagogue as the sign of gratitude for Abdülhamit II.
who had surpassed the chaos let by those who were against the construction
of the synagogue.
ETZ AHAYIM SYNAGOGUE (Ortaköy)
Becoming an appropriate residential for the Jewsih people who settled
there after the great bedesten( bazaar) fire in 1618, Ortaköy
where Jewish people already had lived from the ancient times, formed
a model of harmony with three celestial religion performed in the
mosque, synagogue and church located at a triangular area. Signifying
the meaning of "Life Tree", Ortaköy Etz Ahayim Synagogue
dated back to 17th century,which is derived from the documents of
maintanance. The building was totally destructed in the fire of 1941
and today only the Ehal (case in which the manuscript parchments of
the copy of the Pentateuch were kept) at the side of the garden of
the building facing the sea have remained. |
