Umuryeri Hacı Beşirağa Mosque

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Construction Year:

1743

Location:

Beykoz, İstanbul

Ordered by:

Hacı Beşir Agha

Architect:

Unknown

- Changes after its construction
  • It remained in ruins for a long time.
  • It has been restored by the efforts of those working in the area.
- Prominent Features
  • Its exterior, with its whitewashed walls and small windows, reflects the characteristics of traditional Ottoman provincial mosques.
  • Its minaret is simple and small in scale, with a modern covering on its upper part.
  • It has an elegant design adorned with wooden ornaments and calligraphy.
  • The mihrab is decorated with Arabic calligraphy. On both sides are the Basmala (Muslim invocation meaning “In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Gracious”).
  • The minbar is meticulously crafted with woodwork and resembles the design in classical Ottoman mosques.
  • Red carpet patterns and ceiling decorations add a warm atmosphere to the space.
  • The chandelier offers lighting with a classical Ottoman touch.