Aydın Kethüda Mosque

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Construction Year:

15th century (Period of Bayezid II)

Location:

Fatih, İstanbul

Ordered by:

Aydın Kethüda (Steward of Davud Pasha, one of the grand viziers of Bayezid II)

Architect:

Unknown

- Changes after its construction:
  • It was repaired at the end of the 19th century.
  • It was extensively repaired during the Republican period between 1965 and 1970.
- Prominent Features:
  • Kurşunlu Mosque is also known as Yayla Masjid.
  • It is a domeless, wooden-roofed building. The narthex with masonry walls is also under the same roof.
  • The windows have long round arches and the keystones are grooved.
  • The upper gallery is accessed by stairs from the left side.
  • The base of the minaret on the right has five sides and its door is from the inside.
  • The balcony railings are made of iron rods and the cone is covered with lead.
  • Its mihrab is made of marble, its preacher’s pulpit, ceiling and minbar are made of wood.
  • There is a small grave in front of the mihrab.