Eski Imaret Mosque, Byzantine mosque in Fatih district, Turkey
The Eski Imaret Mosque stands on a slope overlooking the Golden Horn, built with alternating layers of brick and stone in Byzantine architectural style.
The structure originated as a monastery in 1087, commissioned by Anna Dalassena, mother of Byzantine Emperor Alexius I Comnenus, before its conversion to a mosque after 1453.
The building served multiple religious purposes throughout time, transitioning from an Orthodox church to a Roman Catholic chapel before becoming a Muslim place of worship.
The mosque requires renovation work and remains partially closed, with limited access to visitors due to ongoing restoration efforts since the 1970s.
This structure represents the only documented 11th-century church in Istanbul that remains fully intact, featuring a distinct U-shaped gallery above the narthex.
Location: Istanbul
Inception: 11 century
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 41.02167,28.95500
Latest update: March 11, 2025 00:43
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