Büyükada Hamidiye Mosque

Büyükada Hamidiye Mosque

Year Built
1895
Commissioned By
Sultan Abdul Hamid II
Architect
Unknown (The name of the architect could not be identified)
Location
Adalar
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Changes After Construction

  1. The mosque has not undergone any major structural changes and renewals since its construction and is well-preserved..

  2. Over the years, regular maintenance works and restorations has been carried out to preserve the integrity of the structure.

Featured Highlights

  • The mosque was built during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II and reflects the Late Ottoman architectural style.

  • The mosque is a prominent example of Late Ottoman architecture with its eclectic style which blends the traditional Islamic elements and European influences.

  • Located on Büyükada, the largest of the Princes' Islands in the Sea of ​​Marmara, the mosque is one of the island's religious and historically important structures.

  • Its elegant minaret and domed roof stand out in the silhouette of the island.

  • The mosque was named after Sultan Abdul Hamid II, who commissioned its construction.

  • Various historical structures and natural beauties around the mosque give it a cultural value.

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