Cambaziye Mosque

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Construction Year:

15th century

Location:

Fatih, İstanbul

Ordered by:

Canbaz Mustafa Agha

Architect:

Unknown

- Changes after its construction:
  • It was first built of wood, then collapsed and was rebuilt in masonry with public support in 1953.
  • The mosque was used as a house for a long time and was rented out.
Prominent Features:
  • The building known as “Canbaz Mustafa Ağa Mosque” has a square plan and a wooden roof.
  • The courtyard is paved with pack stones.
  • There are 23 windows inside and the ceiling is decorated with hand-drawn embroidery.
  • The mihrab and the inner wall skirts were covered with tiles and later renovated with tiles.
  • The minbar and the pulpit are made of wood.
  • The minaret on the right of the mosque has a cut stone base and a single brick balcony.
  • The stairs leading to the women’s gallery have been moved outside and the entrance to the mosque is under this staircase.
  • It was built in his name by Canbaz Mustafa Agha, who died in 1485, and he is buried in the graveyard to the right of the mosque.