Çubuklu Halil Ağa Mosque

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Construction Year:

1613

Location:

Beykoz, İstanbul

Ordered by:

Bostancıbaşı Ağababa Halil Agha

Architect:

Unknown

- Changes after its construction
  • It has undergone various repairs over time and has been reshaped with modern elements.
  • Its exterior is covered with white stones, giving it a simple and modern appearance.
- Prominent Features
  • It has a structure that combines Ottoman and modern architectural elements.
  • It was built with a single minaret and a single balcony.
  • It was designed as a place of worship for the soldiers of the Bostancılar Hearth.
  • The exterior of the mosque presents a simple and modern appearance.
  • It has classical arched windows and a simple minaret.
  • There are tile decorations suitable for traditional Ottoman-Turkish mosque decoration.
  • The mihrab and the minbar are covered with Iznik tiles, predominantly blue and green.
  • The dome and ceiling decorations are decorated with Ottoman calligraphy and geometric motifs.
  • A large chandelier completes the majestic atmosphere of the interior.
  • There is a section reserved for women on the upper floor.