Karanohut Mosque

Karanohut Mosque

Year Built
16th century (estimated)
Commissioned By
Şuca Agha (Chief Cannon Foundry Master of Tophane)
Architect
Unknown
Location
Fatih
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Changes After Construction

  1. The original masjid was built in the 16th century; over time, the structure completely disappeared.

  2. It was rebuilt in 1989 under the supervision of the waqf administration and reopened for worship.

  3. The present structure was demolished on 1 January 2022; afterwards, a reconstruction process began with a broader program.

  4. Within the scope of the reconstruction project, the qibla direction was recalculated, and the approximately 20-degree deviation identified in the previous structure was corrected.

  5. During the reconstruction process, the plot area was enlarged; the new mosque was planned with a multi-storey composition.

Featured Highlights

  • The present-day structure has a reinforced-concrete body; its plan has an arrangement close to a rectangle.

  • The upper covering is a wooden roof and is tile-covered.

  • The son cemaat section is arranged as a narrow transition space; a women’s section associated with this part has been designed.

  • In the harim, the mihrab is marble; the minbar and preaching pulpit are wooden.

  • The upper gallery is arranged in reinforced concrete; the ceiling is covered with polished wood, and the use of wooden wainscoting stands out on the walls.

  • The minaret has a single balcony and a concrete body; access to the minaret is provided from inside the harim.

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