Beylerbeyi Mosque is a historical mosque located on the shores of the Bosphorus in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul. It is also known as the Hamid-i Evvel Mosque.
History of Beylerbeyi Mosque
Beylerbeyi Mosque or other
Hamid-i Evvel Mosque is a selatin mosque of the 18th century.
On August 15, 1788, it was built by the Chief Architect of the period, Mehmed Tahir Ağa, in the memory of his mother, Rabia Sermi Sultan, by the order of Sultan Abdülhamid I, where the Hırka-i Şerif cell apartment of the old Beylerbeyi Palace is located, and opened for worship.
It is seen as a natural continuation of the complex built by the Sultan in the Bahçekapı district.
The wooden part of the dome of the Beylerbeyi Mosque was damaged in the fire that broke out in the Debreli İsmail Pasha Mansion next to it on March 13, 1983.
It was quickly restored under the auspices of the General Directorate of Foundations and reopened for worship on May 29, 1983.
In 2013, the restoration works organized by the General Directorate of Foundations ended and the mosque was reopened.
It is still in use today.
Architecture of Beylerbeyi Mosque
Beylerbeyi Mosque was built on the shores of the Bosphorus and has a square plan and a single-domed structure. The main dome of the mosque sits on an octagonal pulley.
Beylerbeyi Mosque has only one minaret. The minaret has a slender tall and elegant appearance, it was built in accordance with the classical Ottoman minaret architecture.
The interior of the Beylerbeyi Mosque bears the traces of the Ottoman baroque style. Especially the decorations on the dome and on the mihrab are remarkable. The interior is equipped with large windows that let in natural light well.
With the influence of the Baroque architectural style, rich decorations were used in the mosque. Marble workmanship, gold leaf decorations and elegant calligraphy adorn the interior of the mosque.
The mihrab of the Beylerbeyi Mosque is very detailed and made of marble and has baroque style decorations. The pulpit is also made of marble and has a simple, yet elegant appearance.
How to get to Beylerbeyi Mosque
The option of a
yacht charter in Istanbul to go to Beylerbeyi Mosque can be a very special and enjoyable experience.
By renting a yacht, you can reach the mosque by sea by watching the unique view of the Bosphorus.
The hourly and daily yacht charter services provided by our company throughout the year will allow you to see the Beylerbeyi Mosque from the closest distance.
By taking this wonderful architectural work in the background, you can take plenty of souvenir photos with yourself and your loved ones.
Let's not forget; The lighting system, which is active in the evening, makes the view of Beylerbeyi Mosque even more beautiful.