Eyüp Sultan Mosque:It is the first mosque constructed in Istanbul
after conquer. It is constructed in 1458 by Fatih Sultan Mehmet,
together with mausoleum. Today’s mosque is the mosque
constructed under supervision of Hüseyin Efendi with demolishing
the former mosque until to its base in 1800.
Eyüp Sultan Mausoleum:Halit Bin Zeyd (Hz. Eyup) the
standard bearer of the Prophet Mohammed, and accepted the Islam
first while he came to Mecca, is lying in the mausoleum,
constructed in 1458. Eyüp, during the seventh Arabic siege of
the Istanbul, had participated to the war in the army leaded by
one of the Emevi rulers Ebu Süfyan and martyred. Eyup’s cemetery
outside the ramparts is found by the teacher of Fatih,
Akşemsettin after the conquer of Istanbul. Fatih, had
constructed a mausoleum on this cemetery and a mosque near to
it.
Fatih Mosque:The Imperial Fatih Mosque, constructed in
between 1462 and 1470, bears the name of the Ottoman conqueror
of Istanbul, Fatih Sultan Mehmet, and is the site of his
mausoleum. Standing atop another of Istanbul's hills, its vast
size and great complex of religious buildings - medreses,
hospices, baths, a hospital, a caravanserai and a library make
it well worth a visit.
Süleymaniye Mosque and Kulliye:The cascading domes and
four slender minarets of the Imperial Suleymaniye Mosque
dominate the skyline on the Golden Horn's west bank. Considered
the most beautiful of all imperial mosques in Istanbul, it was
built in between 1550 and 1557 by Sinan, the renowned architect
of the Ottoman Empire's golden age. Erected on the crest of a
hill, the building is conspicuous for its great size, emphasized
by the four minarets that rise from each comer of the courtyard.
Inside the mihrab (prayer niche showing the direction to Mecca)
and the mimber (pulpit) are made of finely carved white marble
and exquisite stained-glass windows, coloring the incoming
streams of light. It was in the gardens of this complex that
Suleyman and his wife, Hurrem Sultan (Roxelane), had their
mausolea built, and near here also Sinan built his own tomb. The
mosque complex also includes four medreses, or theological
schools, a school of medicine, a caravanserai, a Turkish bath,
and a kitchen and hospice for the poor.
Beyazit
Mosque:It is at the square of Beyazit, which is mentioned
with its name. This great mosque and ıts külliye, (theology
school, school, imaret, caravansary and hamam), is constructed
by son of Fatih, II. Bayezit in 1501 - 1506. It has two minarets
which are 87 meters away from each other. Plan of the Beyazit
Mosque is similar to Aya Sofya. But it is separated from it with
especially a perfect architectural application which includes a
different characteristic having worship order of a culture.
Sultanahmet Mosque Detailed Information
Mimar Sinan Mausoleum:It is at the
courtyard of Süleymaniye mosque. Head Architect Sinan (dec.
1588) is constructed this attractive, beautiful and simple
outstanding mausoleum for himself. Structure, is reflecting the
simplicity and elegancy, which complies with the geniusness of
the master.
Sultan Selim Mosque:It is around Edirnekapı, at Sultan
Selim region. It is completed in 1522 during Kanuni Sultan
Süleyman period. In the writing at main entrance, it is recorded
that its construction is ordered by I. Selim, and according to
some sources it is said that it is constructed by his son in the
memory of his father.
Haseki Mosque:Architect of this piece of art which is
constructed in 1538 in the memory of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman's
wife, Hürrem Sultan, is Sinan. There is an elegant kulliye
composed of theology school, darüşşifa, imaret and public
fountain, around it. It is widened in 1612 during I. Ahmet
period.
Yeni Mosque:It is in Eminönü. When mosque construction,
which is started in 1597 by III. Mehmet's mother, Safiye Sultan,
had reached to window level, ruler and his mother had died.
Uncompleted construction is completed with the desire of IV.
Mehmet’s mother, Turhan Sultan in 1663.
Şahzade Mosque:It is in Saraçhane across the Minicipality
Palace. Kanuni, ordered Mimar Sinan to construct a mosque in
memory of his son Mehmet who died in 1543, and construction
strated in 1544, completed in 1548. Mosque, which is at the city
center, is in the middle of a complex composed of theology
schools, mausoleums, tabhane and imaret.
Nuruosmaniye Mosque:It is in Nuruosmaniye entrance of
closed bazaar. Construction this mosque is commenced by I.
Mahmut in 1748, and completed in 1755 during III. Osman due to
his death.
Rüstempaşa Mosque:It is constructed to Mimar Sinan in
1561 by one of the viziers of Kanuni, Rüstem Paşa. As the place
at Eminönü is both hollow and a commercial center, Sinan, had
opened inns and shops under mosque.
Sokullu
Mehmet Paşa Mosque:It is in Kadırga. It is constructed to
Mimar Sinan in 1671 by III. Selim's daughter, Esmehan Sultan, in
memory of her husband, Vizier Mehmet Paşa. Inside of the mosque
is adorned with the most beautiful tiles of the period till to
the feet of the dome. Balcony cone is also tiled.
Yeni Valide Mosque:It is in Üsküdar. It is constructed as
a kulliye by III. Ahmet's mother, Gülnuz Sultan on 1710. It has
two minarets and double niches.
Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan (Dolmabahçe) Mosque:As it is
understood from the inscription of Poet Ziver on the courtyard's
door, Valide Sultan had started the construction of the mosque,
and her son Abdülmecit had completed it in 1853.
In 1848, its siege ramparts are removed and a naval museum is
established within the mosque.
İmrahor İlyas Bey Mosque (Studios Monastery):It is
constructed between Samatya and Yedikule on 463. The building,
which is one of the former buildings of Istanbul, is devoted to
baptist Yohannes. The 13th century floor mosaics can be seen on
the floor of the building.After the conquest of İstanbul, the
structure was converted int o a mosque by İlyas Bey in 1486.
Afterwards the building had been exposed to various damages as a
result of various earthquakes and fires, and in 1908 its roof
collapsed and rendered any kind of restoration
impossible;therefore the mosque still bares its destructed view.
Former İmaret Mosque (Pantepoptes Monastery Church):It is
on the slope, which descents from Fatih to Haliç, and belongs to
the beginning of II. century. It is constructed by I. Alexios's
mother, Anna Dalaena. It is the most beautiful sample of period.
Neve Şalom Synagogue:Name of the synagogue, which is at
Galata, on Büyük Hendek Street, means "Peace Oasis". 25th March,
1951 opened this synagogue is still the most modern and
magnificent synagogue of İstanbul, and witnessed a lot of
religious ceremony, such as wedding, bar, mitzva (maturity
ceremony) and funeral, or Head Rabbinate Appointment (Hahambaşılık
İs'ad) ceremonies.
Italian
Synagogue:It is in Galata, at Poet Ziya Paşa Slope. This
synagogue, which is especially Italian and Austrian nationality
holding Hebrews, who live in Ottoman Empire, begin to serve in
1886.
Aşkenazi Synagogue:This synagogue is among the other
synagogues of Jewish people belonging to Aşkenaz community
living in İstanbul and the only one that has still been in
service.
Loacted at Yüksek Kaldırım Street at Galata, the synagogue was
constructed by Aşkenaz people of Austrian origin. With its
facade in European style and the decoration of its Ehal and Teva(
prayer desk) in wooden pagoda style with Polish influence,the
synagogue displays a different view when compared to traditional
Sefarad and Romaniot synagogues.
Zülfaris Synagogue:Located at Galata quarter and have
been present from the 17th century, the current building of the
synagogue belongs to 19th century.
The synagogue, in which religious ceremonies were carried out
before the construction of Neve Şalam Synagogue, have been not
in service recently. However within the frame of the 1992
celebrations organization, the synagogue is determined to be
converted into "500 Years Tranquil Life Musuem" without any
effect on the religious appearance of the structure.
Ahrida Synagogue:Located at Balat, the synagogue was
built by those who had migrated to Macedonia from Ahri borough
in 15th century. Having a similar shape to a ship's bow, Teva(
prayer desk) of the synagogue to some resembles to Noah's Ship
while others compare it to Ottoman galleys that carried Sefarad
immigrants to the Ottoman piers from Spain. Being in service
over 500 years, the synagogue has been exposed to some fires and
repaired . Moreover, embracing the most ancient appearance among
the others included within frame of 500th annual celebratons
programme, it was restored in Lale(Tulip) Period baroque style.
Yanbol Synagogue:Located at Balat and built and named by
the people migrating from Yanbolu borough in Macedonia, the
synagogue is the second ancient Jewsih structure of the region.
The paintings on the ceiling of the synagogue are though to be
depicting Yanbolu Borough.
Haydarpaşa Hemdat Israel Synagogue:Located at a close
distance to Haydarpaşa Train Station,and derived its name from
its story of foundation, the synagogue was put into service in
Sept.3, 1989. That is the name "Hemdat Israel" which means "the
mercy of the sons of Israel" was inspired from the arabic words
"Hamid" and "Hemdat" written on the synagogue as the sign of
gratitude for Abdülhamit II. who had surpassed the chaos let by
those who were against the construction of the synagogue.
Etz Ahayim Synagogue (Ortaköy):Becoming an appropriate
residential for the Jewsih people who settled there after the
great bedesten( bazaar) fire in 1618, Ortaköy where Jewish
people already had lived from the ancient times, formed a model
of harmony with three celestial religion performed in the
mosque, synagogue and church located at a triangular area.
Signifying the meaning of "Life Tree", Ortaköy Etz Ahayim
Synagogue dated back to 17th century,which is derived from the
documents of maintanance. The building was totally destructed in
the fire in 1941 and today only the Ehal (case in which the
manuscript parchments of the copy of the Pentateuch were kept)
at the side of the garden of the building facing the sea have
remained.