Seyyid Nizam Mosque

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Construction Year:

16th century (Initial construction date unknown, extensively restored in the 19th century)

Location:

Zeytinburnu, İstanbul

Ordered by:

Shah Sultan (daughter of Yavuz Sultan Selim)

Architect:

Ebru Nigar Kalfa (rebuilt in 1872)

- Changes after its construction
  • It was rebuilt by Ebrunigar Kalfa in 1872. In the 19th century, it was renovated within the scope of the repairs specified in the foundation charter specifications of Adile Sultan and a minaret was added to the structure.
  • In 1974, with the contributions of philanthropists, a foundation was established and its walls were reinforced.
  • Restorations were carried out by Zeytinburnu Municipality in 2013-2014.
- Prominent Features
  • The coffins of Seyyid Nizam and other important members of the order are in the shrine. Of the four tombs, the one in the south belongs to Seyyid Nizam and its original iron railing has been preserved.
  • The minaret with a square base, a single balcony and a stone cone adjacent to the building reflects the architectural features of the 19th century.
  • There is a very plain, low arched niche on the wall where the mihrab is located. The wooden minbar has traditional lines and a door leading to the minaret is located in the northwest corner. The eight-lobed crown-shaped dome surface is decorated with large rumi, leaf and palmette motifs.
  • There is a section used as a hermitage with a small door and spotted window, this section is around a pool where red fish swim.
  • During the restorations carried out in 2013-2014, the non-original tiles were removed and covered with plain plaster and paint; the original hand-drawn works were preserved on the wooden dome.