Kazancı Ali Ağa Mosque
Changes After Its Construction:
- It was completely renovated by Ahmet Pasha in 1712.
- The minaret of the mosque and the adjacent school were built by Hacı Ibrahim Agha, one of the prominent figures of the army.
- Over time, it has undergone repairs and restorations many times and has lost much of its originality.
- It is stated that the building originally had an Ottoman style, but due to the restorations it has undergone, it has taken on a more modern appearance today.
Prominent Features:
- It was built on a total land of 220 square meters and has a prayer area of 105 square meters.
- It has a square plan, stone materials and a brick roof.
- It has a single-balcony minaret and is adjacent to the mosque.
- Inside, there are hand-drawn plant motifs on the windowsills.
- The gilded rose motifs on the mihrab are interesting.
- On the corner of the street opposite the mosque, there is the Köprülüzade Ahmet Paşa Fountain, which dates back to 1732 but is not currently active.
- It is also a touristic spot as it is located on Kazancı Hill, one of the most well-known slopes of Beyoğlu.
- It is also known as Kazancı Mosque.
