Selime Hatun Mosque

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Construction Year:

16-17th century (Precise date unknown)

Location:

Beyoğlu, İstanbul

Ordered by:
Selime Hatun (One of the wives of the Grand Admiral Kılıç Ali Pasha; even though she was named as the founder of the mosque, some resources also state that Qadhi of Istanbul Ibrahim Effendi is the founder.)
Architect:

Unknown

- Changes the building has undergone since its construction
  • The mosque has been repaired at various times since its construction. Its minaret, in particular, was rebuilt by the residents of the neighborhood after it collapsed to the level of the roof floor.
  • The mosque carpets are made of 100% wool yarn using Ottoman motifs in order to preserve its historical atmosphere..
- Prominent features of the mosque
  • The mosque, built in accordance with Ottoman architecture, is a brick masonry structure, reflecting the architectural features of the period with its masonry walls and wooden roof.
  • The mosque has a simple aesthetic with its flat ceiling, wooden mihrab and pulpit. The mihrab section is plastered.
  • The mosque, built on a 90 m² plot, covers a total area of ​​135 m² including its garden, and this area includes the staff lodging, toilets and ablution areas.