Turşucu Hüseyin Çelebi Mosque

Turşucu Hüseyin Çelebi Mosque

Year Built
17th century
Commissioned By
Turşucu Hüseyin Ağa
Architect
Unknown
Location
Beyoglu
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Changes After Construction

  1. According to historical records, it was renovated in 1797.

  2. It was completely demolished in 1974-1975 and rebuilt with the same architectural features by the Directorate General of Foundations.

Featured Highlights

  • It was built on a total land of 374 m², the area of the mosque is 140 m².

  • It has wooden walls and a protective roof and is built on a masonry basement.

  • It has a single-balcony minaret.

  • The upper part of the narthex was used as a women's gallery.

  • It has a total of 34 windows: 4 inside, 16 outside, and 14 on the upper floor.

  • In the courtyard of the mosque, there is a tomb belonging to its founder, Turşucu Hüseyin Çelebi.

  • On the right side of the mosque, there is an 18th-century fountain dated 1794.

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