Ahmet Çavuş Mosque

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Construction Year:

17th century

Location:

Fatih, İstanbul

Ordered by:

Ahmet Çavuş

Architect:

Unknown

- Changes after its construction:
  • The mosque, which had fallen into disrepair over time, was largely repaired with the help of benefactors in 1984 and its roof was revived with tiles.
  • Its minaret, pedestal and balcony, which were destroyed in 1988, were rebuilt from stone, and its body from brick.
- Prominent Features:
  • Also known as Ayniye Hatun Mosque
  • The walls of the mosque are made of brick, the ceiling is made of wood and it has a domeless structure.
  • Its mihrab is made of tiles, and its minbar and preacher’s pulpit are made of wood.
  • The women’s gallery has wooden railings and is built on four wooden posts.
  • A small glass passage was built in the courtyard to enter the mosque.
  • Inside, there are rooms for muezzin and imam on the right, and a wooden staircase leading to the upper gallery on the left.