Changes After Construction
Raimondo D'Aronco, who was appointed as the chief architect of the Ottoman Empire by Sultan Abdul Hamid II in 1896, carried out expansion works by adding a tomb, library and fountain to the west side of the mosque in 1905-1906.
Maintenance and restoration works were carried out in various periods of the 20th century, and lastly, a comprehensive restoration was carried out in 2013.
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The mosque was named Ertuğrul in memory of Ertuğrul Gazi, who is considered the founder of the Ottoman dynasty, also because of the fact that the building was used as a place of worship by the Ertuğrul Regiment consist of Kayı Turkmens of the Domaniç region by Abdulhamid II.
It draws attention as an elegant structure blending classical Ottoman architecture with Baroque elements.
The mosque is also important as a Sufi lodge built in accordance with the Sufi traditions of Istanbul.
The tomb in the mosque courtyard belongs to Sheikh Zafir Effendi, one of the leading sheikhs of the Sufi Shadhili order, and is a structure that emphasizes the religious and spiritual function of the lodge.
The mosque stands out with its harmonious combination of modern Islamic architecture with traditional Ottoman elements.
Located in a quiet garden in the center of Beşiktaş, the mosque offers a peaceful environment to its visitors with its historical texture.
