Emirgan Mosque

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Emirgan Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Emirgan district, Turkey

The square structure of Emirgan Mosque features limestone walls, wooden roof, large windows, and a cylindrical minaret with a single balcony on its south side.

Sultan Abdul Hamid I commissioned the mosque in 1781 to honor his son Mehmed and the mother of his son, Hümaşah Kadınefendi.

The mosque integrates Ottoman and European architectural elements, displaying intricate stone carvings, tile work, and geometric patterns throughout its interior and exterior.

Located near the Bosphorus Strait and Emirgan Park, the mosque remains open for daily prayers and receives visitors interested in Ottoman religious architecture.

A two-story sultan's pavilion with six supporting columns and a bay window attaches to the eastern wall of the mosque.

Location: Istanbul Province

Inception: 1781

Architectural style: Islamic architecture

Made from material: limestone, stone, tree

GPS coordinates: 41.10444,29.05611

Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:06

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