Darülaceze Mosque
Changes after its construction
- The building has survived to the present day, generally preserving its originalarchitecture.
Prominent features
- 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.
