Darülaceze Mosque

Darülaceze Mosque

Year Built
1895
Commissioned By
Sultan Abdulhamid II
Architect
Unknown
Location
Sisli
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Changes After Construction

  1. The building has survived to the present day, generally preserving its originalarchitecture.

Featured Highlights

  • It was built as a hexagonal, single-domed, masonry place of worship.

  • The detailed hand-drawn embroidery covering all the interior walls of the building reflects the taste of the period.

  • The mihrab has a flat arch and a marble frame, and is decorated with curtains and lamp motifs.

  • The 37th verse of the Surah Al Imran is written on the plaque (in Jeli Thuluth script) above the mihrab.

  • Like other places of worship within the Darülaceze, it is one of the symbols of respect and tolerance towards different beliefs.

  • The mihrab niche looks extremely decorative with tasseled curtain depictions opened to both sides and a lamp motif hanging from the middle. The calligraphy plaque on the marble frame attracts attention with its fine workmanship and calligraphy.

  • The interior panels of the dome are adorned with rich hand-carved ornamentation, with different floral and arabesque patterns embroidered on each section, and are complemented by gold medallions, floral motifs and verse panels.

  • The windows are arched and high; this allows plenty of light into the interior and highlights the colorful decorations.

  • The minbar is located to the right of the mihrab and offers a unified aesthetic with its white, carved wood or stone workmanship.

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