Soğanağa Mosque

Soğanağa Mosque

Year Built
15 - 16th century
Commissioned By
Sinan Agha
Architect
Unknown
Location
Fatih
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Changes After Construction

  1. It was converted into a mosque by adding a minbar between 1504 and 1514.

  2. Burned in 1911, rebuilt in 1912.

  3. It was severely damaged by a fire in 1991 and was rebuilt in 1992.

  4. The mosque, which fell into disrepair over time, was renovated again in 1997.

Featured Highlights

  • Must have been built before 1504 because it was registered as a masjid at that time, but its name is mentioned in records as a mosque in 1514.

  • The walls up to the middle of the windows are covered with tiles, just like the mihrab.

  • Its ceiling, minbar and preacher’s pulpit are made of wood.

  • The upper hall is accessed via a wooden staircase.

  • The ceiling and upper parts of the walls are plastered with cement.

  • The roof is covered with tiles.

  • It has a small courtyard.

  • The single-balcony minaret is located on the right side of the mosque.

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