Küçük Mecidiye Mosque
- Changes the building has undergone since its construction
- Towards the end of the 19th century, minor maintenance and repairs were made to the mosque.
- It has been subject to various restoration works since its construction, and lastly, it underwent a comprehensive restoration process in 2009.
- Prominent features of the mosque
- Küçük Mecidiye Mosque is a simple yet elegant structure ordered by Sultan Abdulmejid. It was used as a place of worship for the residents of the palace due to its location near the Yıldız Palace.
- The mosque was built in the Neo-Baroque style, combining classical Ottoman architecture with Western influences, and it also draws attention with architectural details unique to the mosque architect Garabet Balyan.
- The interior is brightly lit thanks to its large windows, which overlook the palace surroundings and the Bosphorus.
- Its single minaret and dome draw attention with their simplicity. Its location on the shores of the Bosphorus gives the mosque a distinct aesthetic value.
- Küçük Mecidiye Mosque is relatively less known among the public, as it was used mostly by the palace and statesmen, but it is an important work in terms of its architecture and historical value.
- The mosque is located right next to Yıldız Park, making it a place of worship surrounded by both natural beauty and a historical atmosphere.
