Gül Mosque, Byzantine mosque in Fatih district, Istanbul, Turkey
The Gül Mosque features a central high dome surrounded by four smaller domes, with a seven-sided apse on the southeastern facade incorporating brick masonry.
Originally constructed as the Church of Saint Theodosia in the 11th century, this religious structure was transformed into a mosque following the Ottoman conquest in 1453.
The structure exhibits a fusion of Byzantine and Ottoman architectural elements, reflecting the transformation from an Eastern Orthodox church to an Islamic place of worship.
The mosque remains active for daily prayers and welcomes visitors outside prayer times, with appropriate modest dress required for entry into the building.
The building contains an inscription referring to the tomb of an apostle of Jesus, demonstrating the intersection of Christian and Islamic traditions.
Location: Istanbul
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
Accessibility: Inacessível para cadeira de rodas
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 41.02695,28.95612
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:48
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