Üsküdar Mevlevihane Mosque
Changes After Its Construction:
- Rebuilt in 1834–35 during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II under the supervision of Ahmet Fevzi Paşa.
- Repaired during the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid in 1845 and 1851; restored again in 1872 by Ahmed Vesim Paşa.
- Received maintenance in 1919 by Ahmed Remzi Dede.
- Abandoned and ruined during the Republican period, the structure was faithfully restored in 1975 with support from donors.
- The most recent restoration was completed between 2018–2019.
Prominent Features:
- Two-storey layout combining semahane, mosque, and tomb: the tomb is on the lower floor, while the semahane and mosque are on the upper floor.
- The lower-floor tomb contains dozens of graves, including those of Numan Halil Dede and Ahmed Vesim Paşa.
- The courtyard features a Baroque-style marble fountain and a 1975-dated shadirvan.
- Constructed with rubble stone and brick; the windows are made of cut küfeki stone, and the mihrab niche bears decorative painted ornamentation.
- A wooden niche attached to the wall functions as a minaret.
- It holds the distinction of being the last Mevlevi lodge on the Anatolian side to provide accommodation for dervishes.
