Defterdar Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Eyüpsultan, Turkey
The Defterdar Mosque features a single minaret and exhibits classical Ottoman design elements with intricate stone craftsmanship throughout its structure.
Chief architect Mimar Sinan constructed this religious building in 1542 under the commission of Nazlı Mahmut Efendi, the Ottoman Empire's finance secretary.
The mosque functions as a central gathering space for daily prayers and religious ceremonies within the local Muslim community of Eyüpsultan district.
Visitors can reach the mosque through public transportation options, with entry permitted outside of scheduled prayer times following Islamic customs.
An ink pot and pen decoration sits atop the mosque's dome instead of a crescent moon, representing the profession of its original founder.
Location: Istanbul Province
Location: Eyüpsultan
Location: Defterdar
Inception: 1542
Architects: Mimar Sinan
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.04200,28.93760
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:24
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