Çukurbostan Mosque

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Construction Year:

1565-66 (First construction), 1987-89 (Reconstruction)

Location:

Fatih, İstanbul

Ordered by:

Hafız Hatib Muslihiddin Efendi

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Architects:

- Changes after its construction
  • It was demolished in the 1950s, only the minaret base remained, and was rebuilt by the
    "Musa Cihaner Foundation" in 1987-89.
- Prominent features
  • It is also known as “Hatip Muslihiddin Mosque” and “Çukurbostan Mosque”.
  • It was built by Hafız Hatib Muslihiddin Efendi, who was an imam at the Bayezid Mosque
    and a preacher at the Sultan Selim, Süleymaniye and Haseki Mosques.
  •  The mosque attracts attention with its square plan and monolithic dome. The
    reconstructed mosque is surrounded by a well-maintained garden.
  •  The exterior of the building is covered with natural stone, adding a modern touch to the
    traditional Ottoman architectural features.
  • The minaret has a simple and elegant design and is equipped with a single balcony.
  • The mosque has modern building features thanks to the reconstruction process.