Yolcuzade Mosque
Changes After Its Construction:
- After remaining in ruins for many years, the mosque was rented to a Jew for a period but was taken back by the community in 1951 and reopened for worship.
- In 1995, the mosque underwent a comprehensive restoration, with its interior walls covered with Kütahya tiles.
- Minor repairs were made at various periods.
Prominent Features:
- It is constructed of masonry (stone and brick), on a 200 m² plot and has a closed area of 100 m².
- It has a single-balcony minaret.
- In the courtyard, there is the grave of the founder (Yolcuzade Hacı Ömer Efendi) and two historical wells.
- In keeping with the historical texture of Beyoğlu, it is a part of the multicultural heritage and plays an important role in the religious and social life of the region.
