Bereketzade Mosque

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Construction Year:

1705

Location:

Beyoğlu, İstanbul

Ordered by:

Hacı Bereketzade Mehmed Efendi (Chamberlain of Sultan’s Mother and Gülnuş Emetullah Sultan's long-time chamberlain)

Architect:

Unknown

- Changes after its construction
  • It was first built as Darülhadis (Hadith Madrasa).
  • Over time, it was partially converted into a mosque and education continued in the rooms.
  • It underwent two major restorations in 1977 and 1984.
  • Today, it serves entirely as a mosque.
  • The rooms are still used for courses teaching the Quran and religious knowledge.
- Prominent Features
  • It was built on a total area of 250 m², including a 100 m² courtyard.
  • Its dome is placed on a hexagonal drum.
  • There is a birdhouse and an inscription on the outer wall.
  • It reflects the traditional Ottoman madrasa and mosque architecture.