Şenlikdede Mosque

Şenlikdede Mosque

Year Built
1680
Commissioned By
Şenlik Dede
Architect
Unknown
Location
Beşiktaş
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Changes After Construction

  1. Its minaret was added in 1797-98.

  2. It is stated in some sources that it was repaired in 1898.

  3. It underwent extensive repairs by the Foundations Administration in 1948.

Featured Highlights

  • It is also known among the public as Maçka Tekke, Maçka Mosque and Şabani Tekke.

  • It was built on a total area of 347 m² and has an interior space of 232 m². It is a rectangular planned building with a wooden and tiled roof.

  • It has a single-balcony brick minaret, and the marble balcony railings have star reliefs.

  • On the west side, it is entered through a double-winged wooden door from a small garden.

  • Under the narthex, descending by stone stairs, is the tomb of Şenlik Dede.

  • The women's gallery is made of wood and is located above the narthex.

  • The Harim section has a rectangular plan and its walls are painted with light blue oil paint.

  • The windows have wooden frames, iron bars and are large in size.

  • The mihrab is in the form of a semi-cylindrical protrusion on the exterior and is covered with tiles.

  • There are paintings on the ceiling and above the windows with the names of the Rashidun caliphs written on them.

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