Ortaköy Mosque, Ottoman mosque on Bosphorus shore in Beşiktaş, Turkey
The mosque features a Neo-Baroque design with two minarets reaching 36 meters high and large windows providing natural illumination to the main prayer hall.
Built between 1854 and 1856 under Sultan Abdülmecid I, this mosque replaced a previous structure from 1720 that was destroyed during the Patrona Halil Uprising.
The interior walls display calligraphy panels created by Sultan Abdülmecid I himself, demonstrating the Ottoman tradition of rulers practicing artistic expressions.
The mosque remains open to visitors throughout the day, with separate prayer areas for men and women, while photography is permitted in designated areas.
The building incorporates marble and porphyry materials throughout its structure, with stone-carved decorations adorning both its exterior and interior surfaces.
Location: Beşiktaş
Inception: 1856
Architects: Garabet Amira Balyan
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
GPS coordinates: 41.04720,29.02680
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:58
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