Mihrişah Valide Sultan Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Beyoğlu, Turkey
The Mihrişah Valide Sultan Mosque features a central dome with smaller surrounding domes and includes a spacious courtyard enclosed by columned arcades.
The mosque was built between 1730 and 1734 under the patronage of Mihrişah Valide Sultan, the wife of Sultan Ahmed III of the Ottoman Empire.
The interior displays traditional Ottoman architectural elements with detailed tilework and calligraphy that represents religious themes throughout the prayer hall.
The mosque requires visitors to remove shoes before entering and provides storage facilities, while women need to cover their heads with scarves.
The mosque stands as evidence of female architectural patronage in Ottoman society, demonstrating the influence of royal women in shaping Istanbul's religious landscape.
Location: Istanbul
GPS coordinates: 41.04611,28.94300
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:41
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