Çukurbostan Mosque

Çukurbostan Mosque

Year Built
1565 - 1566
Commissioned By
Hafız Hatib Muslihiddin Efendi
Architect
Unknown
Location
Fatih
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Changes After Construction

  1. It was demolished in the 1950s, only the minaret base remained, and was rebuilt by the "Musa Cihaner Foundation" in 1987-89.

Featured Highlights

  • 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.

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