Hoca Piri Mosque

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Construction Year

15th century

Location

Fatih, İstanbul

Ordered by

Hoca Piri (One of the benefactor of the period)

Architect

Unknown

Changes after its construction
  •  It was destroyed by fire in 1751 and was repaired.
  • It was also repaired in 1955.
  •  It was demolished in 2001 and rebuilt with reinforced concrete.
Prominent Features
  •  The fact that it is mentioned in the Fatih Foundation Charters indicates that it was
    built before 1472.
  •  It is also known as the “Makasçılar Mosque”.
  •  The walls of the building are made of stone and the roof is wooden, all the walls
    are covered with tiles and the roof is covered with tiles.
  •  The ceiling is flat and plastered with concrete, and there are two rows of windows
    on the walls.
  •  The minbar is made of walnut wood and has beautiful workmanship.
  •  The building, including its minaret, was completely rebuilt between 1954 and
    1955, and no trace of its old structure remains.
  •  Its minaret has a single balcony and a small courtyard.