Yassıören Mosque

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Construction Year:

1838 -1839

Location:

Arnavutköy, İstanbul

Ordered by:

Ali Pasha

Architect:

Unknown

- Changes after its construction
  • Two rooms were added to the mosque in 1873-1874.
  • A gasilhane (Islamic washing place for the deceased) was added in 2014.
  • It was restored by Arnavutköy Municipality without damaging the historical texture.
  • After the restoration and conservation works were completed, it was reopened for worship.
- Prominent Features
  • The building is an example of the classical Ottoman architectural style.
  • It is registered as “Protection Group 1” by the Istanbul Cultural and Natural Heritage Protection Board Number I.
  • It is one of the significant religious buildings of the region with its historical and cultural importance.
  • Yassıören Mosque was built during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II and is an important structure that has survived to the present day with various additions.