Hümayûn-u Âbad Mosque (Bebek Mosque)
- Changes the building has undergone since its construction
- The mosque fell into disrepair over time in the 19th century and was renovated in 1913.
- Although some elements of the original structure have been preserved, the mosque has been largely rebuilt.
- Prominent features of the mosque
- The mosque was built by the order of Sultan Mahmud I in the Bebek neighborhood on the shores of the Bosphorus and was named Hümayun-u Abad. The name means “tranquil” and “merry”.
- The mosque, which sees the panorama of the Bosphorus, is considered one of the most beautiful mosques in Istanbul..
- An example of the classical Ottoman architecture, the mosque is a simple structure that integrates with the natural beauty of its region.
- The mosque is notable both as a center for worship and as a stopover for those strolling alongside the Bosphorus.
- Over time, renovation works have been carried out to preserve the mosque, and it is still in active use today..
