Erenköy İstasyon Camii, Ottoman mosque in Kadıköy, Turkey
Erenköy İstasyon Camii is a mosque in Kadıköy featuring a single minaret with one balcony, stone walls, and wooden pulpit elements. A marble mihrab displays detailed decorative patterns, and the complex includes a facility building expanded in 1980 plus a courtyard with fountain and cemetery.
The mosque was built between 1900 and 1904 by architect Vedat Tek under commission from Trade Minister Mustafa Zihni Paşa during Sultan Abdülhamid II's reign. Its construction occurred during a period of urban modernization and renewal in Istanbul.
The interior displays calligraphy by Ottoman masters that shapes the spiritual character of the prayer hall. These artistic works blend religious devotion with elegant lettering traditions.
The site is easily accessible with an open courtyard that includes a fountain and rest area, making visits straightforward. Visitors should be mindful of Islamic etiquette and respectful of prayer times during their time here.
Locals know this place as Zihni Paşa Cami, a name honoring the Trade Minister who funded its construction. This informal naming reflects how the community ties the structure to its historical patron.
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