Büyükada Hamidiye Mosque

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Construction Year

1895

Location

Büyükada, İstanbul

Ordered by

Sultan Abdul Hamid II

Architect

Unknown (The name of the architect could not be identified)

- Changes the building has undergone since its construction
  • The mosque has not undergone any major structural changes and renewals since its construction and is well-preserved..
  • Over the years, regular maintenance works and restorations has been carried out to preserve the integrity of the structure.
- Prominent features of the mosque
  • 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.