Şehzade Cihangir Mosque, Congregational mosque in Fatih district, Istanbul, Turkey.
Description
The Şehzade Cihangir Mosque is a congregational mosque in Istanbul with a large central dome surrounded by smaller domes, supported by marble columns that create its symmetrical structure on a hilltop location. The complex combines religious and memorial functions within a single architectural design.
History
Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent ordered its construction in 1543 as a memorial to his son Cihangir. The building was completed in 1548 under the direction of architect Mimar Sinan.
Culture
The walls display traditional Ottoman calligraphy and decorative tiles that reflect the refined artistic expression of 16th-century Islamic architecture. Visitors can observe these handcrafted details while moving through the interior spaces.
Practical
Visitors can enter the mosque outside of prayer times through the main entrance. The location sits on a hilltop, so expect some climbing to reach the complex.
Did you know?
The complex houses a mausoleum containing Prince Cihangir's tomb, combining religious and memorial spaces within one structure. This merger of functions was a notable feature in Ottoman architectural development.
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