Dolmabahçe Mosque

History of Dolmabahce Mosque

Although the real name of Dolmabahçe Mosque is Bezmialem Valide Sultan Mosque, it is considered as a part of Dolmabahçe Palace due to its location.

The construction of the Dolmabahçe Mosque was started by Bezmialem Valide Sultan, the mother of Sultan Abdülmecit, but was completed by Sultan Abdülmecit due to her death.

Its design belongs to Garabet Balyan and it was opened for worship with a Friday ceremony on March 23, 1855 at the end of 2 years of construction work.

The mosque, which housed the Maritime Museum between 1956 and 1960, was reopened for worship in 1967.

The courtyard and fountain of the Dolmabahçe Mosque have disappeared due to road widening works.

Architecture of Dolmabahce Mosque

The Dolmabahce Mosque is a Baroque style of the Ottomans, which is more ornate and complex than traditional Ottoman architecture.

Especially on its facades and interiors, there are details reflecting Western influences.

The interior features a large mihrab and a high dome.

At the same time, it has a very elegant and detailed decoration. On the interior walls there are precious stones and hand-carved decorations.

Dolmabahçe Mosque was designed by Garabet Balyan, one of the famous Ottoman architects, and his son Nigoğos Balyan.

This family is also the architect of many important Ottoman buildings.

How to get to Dolmabahce Mosque

Yacht charter to go to Dolmabahçe Mosque will be both a pleasant and luxurious option.

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You can visit the Dolmabahçe Mosque by getting yacht charter service at any time and daily intervals for 12 months without interruption.