Peksimetçi Salihağa Mosque

Peksimetçi Salihağa Mosque

Year Built
1760
Commissioned By
Peksimetçi Salih Agha
Architect
Unknown
Location
Beykoz
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Changes After Construction

  1. The building, which was built as a wooden masjid by Peksimetçi Salih Agha in 1760, was restored to its original state in 1830 by the decree of Sultan Mahmud II.

  2. The mosque, which was expanded over time with various additions and restorations, was enlarged in 1962 by adding stone walls around it, and the basement and gallery floors were added and it was covered with a wooden roof.

  3. In 1995, a three-story section was added to the entrance and the mosque was covered with a reinforced concrete dome. It was reopened for worship a year later with the addition of heating and air conditioning systems.

Featured Highlights

  • Due to its location, it is also known as Göksu Peksimetçi Salihağa Mosque.

  • It is a mosque with a single minaret and a single balcony.

  • Its interior is decorated with tile coverings, calligraphy and hand-drawn decorations.

  • The interior of the dome is decorated with detailed calligraphy and geometric motifs.

  • The interior is notable for its large chandelier and wooden carved minbar and mihrab.

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