Zeynep Sultan Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Fatih district, Turkey.
The Zeynep Sultan Mosque features a central dome supported by semi-domes, decorated with Ottoman tiles and traditional Islamic calligraphy throughout the interior.
Built in 1769 by architect Mimar Mehmet Tahir Ağa, this mosque was commissioned by Sultan Ahmed III for his daughter Zeynep Sultan during the Ottoman period.
The mosque complex incorporates a former mektep that transformed into a primary school, maintaining its educational function within the community.
Located across from Gülhane Park on Alemdar Street, the mosque maintains regular prayer times and requires visitors to follow modest dress standards.
The hazîre adjacent to the mosque contains the graves of notable Ottoman figures, including military leader Alemdar Mustafa Pasha and Grand Vizier Melek Mehmet Pasha.
Location: Fatih
Inception: 1769
Architects: Mimar Mehmet Tahir
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.00969,28.97900
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:22
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