Umuryeri Hacı Beşirağa Mosque

Umuryeri Hacı Beşirağa Mosque

Year Built
1743
Commissioned By
Hacı Beşir Agha
Architect
Unknown
Location
Beykoz
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Changes After Construction

  1. It remained in ruins for a long time.

  2. The mosque has been restored with the efforts of philanthropists.

  3. It is located on a military campus and visits require permission.

Featured Highlights

  • Its exterior, with its whitewashed walls and small windows, reflects the characteristics of traditional Ottoman provincial mosques.

  • Its minaret is simple and small in scale, with a modern covering on its upper part.

  • It has an elegant design adorned with wooden ornaments and calligraphy.

  • The mihrab is decorated with Arabic calligraphy. On both sides are the Basmala (Muslim invocation meaning “In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Gracious”).

  • The minbar is meticulously crafted with woodwork and resembles the design in classical Ottoman mosques.

  • Red carpet patterns and ceiling decorations add a warm atmosphere to the space.

  • The chandelier offers lighting with a classical Ottoman touch.

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