Mosque

Küçük Ayasofya Mosque (Little Hagia Sophia Mosque)

The Minor Hagia Sophia Mosque was converted into a mosque by Hüseyin Agha during the reign of Bayezid II in 1497 (it is also said to be 1504), and the narthex, minaret, mihrab, minbar and Muezzin’s Lodge were added.
The mosque, whose minaret was rebuilt by Grand Vizier Mustafa Pasha in 1750-51, was repaired by renewing its lead coating and plaster in 1836 and 1956.
The mosque, whose minaret was demolished down to its base in 1937, was rebuilt using cut stone in 1955.

Formerly known as the Church of Agia Sergios and Bacchus.
With its eight-sided domed structure, it is one of the oldest Byzantine-era structures in Istanbul.
On its door, there is a 16th century woodwork example and inscriptions containing hadiths (Sayings of the Prophet Muhammad).
In its garden is the 24-room Huseyin Agha Madrasa, restored by the Yesevi Foundation.
The tomb of Huseyin Agha and the graves of Sheikh Hodja Kamil Effendi are located in the mosque courtyard.
The origin of the church’s dedication to St. Sergius and St. Bacchus is associated with the liberation of Justinian I.