Evlice Baba Mosque

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Construction Year:

Although the exact year of construction is unknown, it is estimated to have been built in the second half of the 15th century.

Location:

Eyüpsultan, İstanbul

Ordered by:

Veliyüddin Efendi (Mehmed the Conqueror’s master of calligraphy and music)

Architect:

Unknown

- Changes after its construction:
  • The mosque, which fell into disrepair over time, was repaired in 1967.
- Prominent Features:
  • Also known as Uluca Baba Mosque
  • The grave of Veliyüddin Efendi, the commissioner of the mosque, is located in the graveyard opposite the mosque.
  • It has a short, single-balcony minaret made of cut stone.
  • The mosque has a square structure, and its roof is covered with tiles.