Fatih

The mosque was built for Mehmet Han who was the “head accompanier” (Satırcıbasi) of Fatih Sultan Mehmet in the year 1465. It was later renewed for Uskubi (of Skopje) Ibrahim Aga in 1491. Address: Alemdar Mahallesi 34110 Fatih / Istanbul Coordinate: 41.009093,28.97739 Latitude: 41°0’32.73¨N (41.009093) Longitude: 28°58’38.6¨E (28.97739) Date Of …

Yavuz Sultan Selim Mosque History Yavuz Sultan Selim Mosque: The mosque from which the locality derives its name is located in Fatih was built by Suleiman the Magnificent in the name of his son Selim I on the fifth hill of seven hills of Istanbul which overlooks Golden Horn. The …

Yavasca Sahin Mosque History Yavasca Sahin Mosque: It is located on Uzuncarsi Avenue in Fatih. According to Hadika the establisher of the mosque which was constructed during the period of Mehmet II (The Conqueror) is Yavasca Sahin who had been involved in the conquest of Istanbul. Address: Tahtakale Mah. 34200 …

Uc Mihrapli Mosque History Uc Mihrapli Mosque: Situated on the Unkapani Road, in a place called Kucukpazar, Uc Mihrapli Mosque with the features it possesses is a quite interesting mosque. The benefactor of the mosque is Hoca Hayrettin Efendi who tutored Fatih Sultan Mehmet in time. Address: Yavuz Sinan Mh. …

The dauhter of Sultan Celebi Mehmet, Selcuk Hatun had this mosque built during the sultanate of Fatih Sultan Mehmet. The mosque is also known with the names “Selcuk Hatun Mosque,” “Abbas Aga Mosque,” and “Tahta Minare Mosque.” Address: Molla Gürani Mh. 34093 Fatih / Istanbul Coordinate: 41.011158,28.944439 Latitude: 41°0’40.17¨N (41.011158) …

Sehzade Mosque History This mosque was dedicated to one of the Princes of Suleyman the Magnificent, who died young: Sehzade Mehmet, the son of Suleyman and Hurrem was born in 1521 and died in 1543. Some believe that Sinan, was building it for Suleyman, but, experimenting with the weight of …

It is situated in Sirkeci, at the junction of Ibni Kemal and Hoca PAsa Roads. The original name of the mosque is Masjid of Hoca Uveys. It got its name from the Hoca Uveys bin Kevser who had the mosque built. Address: Hoca Pasa Mahallesi 34110 Fatih / Istanbul Coordinate: …

It was built for Hoca Hobyar in the year 1473. But since it is ruined in time it was rebuilt in square design by Mimar Vedat Bey when the New Post Office was built. Address: Hobyar Mahallesi 34112 Fatih / Istanbul Coordinate: 41.014628,28.973426 Latitude: 41°0’52.66¨N (41.014628) Longitude: 28°58’24.33¨E (28.973426) Date …

The mosque which is also called” Sedefciler Mosque” was built in 1496 by Atik Ali Pasa who is one of the stateman of sultan Beyazit II. periot. Address: Mollafenari Mahallesi 34120 Fatih / Istanbul Coordinate: 41.009044,28.970515 Latitude: 41°0’32.56¨N (41.009044) Longitude: 28°58’13.85¨E (28.970515) Date Of Construction: 1496 Who built: Atik Ali …

Akbiyik Mosque, one of the oldest mosques of Istanbul, is situated in Ahirkapi between the rialroad and seashore and was built for one of the statesmen of Fatih Sultan Mehmet period, Akbiyik Muhyiddin Efendi, in 1464. Address: Sultan Ahmet Mh. 34122 Fatih / Istanbul Coordinate: 41.003372, 28.979294 Latitude: 41°0′12.14″N (41.003372) …