Mesih Mehmed Pasha Mosque, Ottoman congregational mosque in Fatih district, Istanbul, Turkey.
The mosque features a central dome measuring 12.8 meters in diameter, supported by five smaller domes resting upon granite columns.
Built in 1585 under Sultan Murad III's reign, the mosque was commissioned by Grand Vizier Mesih Mehmed Pasha and designed by architect Mimar Sinan.
The rectangular forecourt contains the tomb of Mesih Pasha instead of a traditional fountain, reflecting Ottoman burial practices near religious structures.
The mosque stands on sloped terrain, with a double portico entrance featuring five arches that lead visitors through the domed gatehouse.
The construction timing coincided with Mimar Sinan's pilgrimage to Mecca, leading royal architect Mehmed Subaşı to potentially oversee parts of the project.
Location: Istanbul
Inception: 1585
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.02195,28.94343
Latest update: March 11, 2025 06:58
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