Beylerbeyi Mosque

History of Beylerbeyi Mosque

Beylerbeyi Mosque was built by Sultan Abdulhamid I in 1778. The Sultan built this mosque in memory of his mother, Rabia Şermi Sultan. The architect of the Beylerbeyi Mosque is Mehmet Tahir Ağa, the famous architect of the period. It is considered one of the structures reflecting the baroque style of Ottoman architecture.

Beylerbeyi Mosque Architecture

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

There are different transportation options to go to Beylerbeyi Mosque.

Beylerbeyi Mosque is located in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul, on the banks of the Bosphorus, so it is easily accessible, especially by public transport:

Marmaray and Bus

You can get off at Üsküdar Station by using Marmaray. After leaving Üsküdar Station, you can take the buses to Beylerbeyi (e.g. 15B, 15T, 15F) and get off at the Beylerbeyi stop and take a short walk to Beylerbeyi Mosque.

Steamship and Bus

If you are coming from the European side, you can take a ferry from Beşiktaş or Eminönü to Üsküdar. From Üsküdar pier, you can take the buses (15B, 15T, 15F) in the direction of Beylerbeyi and get off at the Beylerbeyi stop.

Metro and Bus

Take the Kadıköy-Kartal Metro Line and get off at the Ayrılık Çeşmesi stop. From here, you can transfer to Marmaray and go to Üsküdar and reach Beylerbeyi Mosque by buses going from Üsküdar to Beylerbeyi.

Private Car

If you are on the European Side, after crossing the Bosphorus Bridge (15 July Martyrs Bridge), you can reach the coastal road by exiting Beylerbeyi, which is the first exit. You can reach Beylerbeyi Mosque by proceeding in the direction of Beylerbeyi from the coastal road. If you are on the Anatolian side, you can reach Beylerbeyi Mosque by following the coastal road from Üsküdar direction towards Beylerbeyi.

Walk

If you are in the vicinity of Üsküdar, you can reach Beylerbeyi Mosque by taking a pleasant walk along the Bosphorus coast. You can reach the mosque with about a 30-40 minute walk along the beach from Üsküdar Square.

Yat Kiralama

Yacht charter on the Bosphorus to go to Beylerbeyi Mosque can be a very special and enjoyable experience. In this way, you can reach the mosque by sea by watching the unique view of the Bosphorus. Thanks to the hourly and daily yacht charter services provided by the Boğaz Çocuğu company over the yatkiralama.net/en throughout the year, it 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.

Address: Beylerbeyi Dist. Abdullah Ağa St. No: 6, 34676 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye