Şaban Kaptan Mosque

Şaban Kaptan Mosque

Year Built
16th century
Commissioned By
Kaptam Şaban, Admiral of the Navy
Architect
Unknown
Location
Beyoglu
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Changes After Construction

  1. It was demolished in 1942 and closed to worship.

  2. It was not used for about 30 years and was rebuilt in its original state in the 1970s.

Featured Highlights

  • It was built on an area of approximately 130 m².

  • It is a small structure made of brick, concrete and stone.

  • It has a single-balcony minaret, a wooden minbar and a preacher’s pulpit.

  • Kütahya tiles were used in the minbar.

  • It is an important work that reflects the architectural aesthetics of the Ottoman period.

  • It is located near the Lohusa Sultan’s Shrine. According to various legends with no historical basis, this tomb is commonly known as the 'Lohusa (Maternity) Sultan' because it heals women who cannot have children, and is also known as the 'Rahime Hatun' or 'Saliha Hatun Shrine'.

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