Valide-i Cedid Mosque
- Changes after its construction
- In the 19th century, a firepool and a timing room were added to the building.
- During the Republican period, extensive repairs were carried out in 1940 and 1976.
- Recently, the soup kitchen section was repaired in 1970 and the building was restored again in the 2000s.
- Prominent Features
- The building is known as the Yeni Valide Mosque. The central domed prayer hall is built on an octagonal support structure; the outer mass shows a vertical gradual development.
- The elegant bronze grids in the Sultan’s Lodge, Kütahya tiles, detailed stonework around the mihrab and the openwork bronze grids in the courtyard windows are noteworthy.
- The complex stands out with its original decorative details from the Tulip Period; it offers rich examples of stonework and tile decorations.
- In the outer mass, there are birdhouses that reflect the Ottomans’ love for the animals and are among the first examples of their kind.
- The fountain has a polygonal plan and is covered with elegant bronze networks; it is especially adorned with Tulip Period decorative motifs.
