Ahmet Çavuş Mosque

Ahmet Çavuş Mosque

Year Built
17th century
Commissioned By
Ahmet Çavuş
Architect
Unknown
Location
Fatih
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Changes After Construction

  1. 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.

  2. Its minaret, pedestal and balcony, which were destroyed in 1988, were rebuilt from stone, and its body from brick.

Featured Highlights

  • 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.

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