Defterdar Ibrahim Pasha Mosque

History of Defterdar İbrahim Pasha Mosque

Defterdar Ibrahim Pasha Mosque was built in the middle of the 17th century. The mosque was built by Defterdar Ibrahim Pasha, who served during the reign of Sultan Mehmed IV. Defterdar Ibrahim Pasha was an important statesman who was responsible for the financial affairs of the Ottoman Empire. The title of "Defterdar" was a title given to the highest-ranking official in the Ottoman Empire who dealt with financial affairs. Ibrahim Pasha served during the reign of Sultan Mehmed IV and was known for his work in regulating Ottoman finances during this period. The construction of the Defterdar İbrahim Pasha Mosque was considered as part of many important structures built on the shores of the Bosphorus in the 17th century. The mosque was designed as a simple structure reflecting the architectural understanding of that period.

Defterdar İbrahim Pasha Mosque Architecture

Defterdar İbrahim Pasha Mosque has the characteristics of classical Ottoman mosque architecture. The mosque is a small-scale building and was built with a square plan. The mosque, which has a single dome and a simple structure, is located at the seafront. Defterdar İbrahim Pasha Mosque has a minaret with a single balcony. The minaret is located in the southeast corner of the mosque and is in harmony with the general architectural structure of the mosque. The interior of the Defterdar Ibrahim Pasha Mosque is decorated in a simple and modest way. Elements such as the mihrab, pulpit and sermon pulpit are elegant examples of Ottoman period architecture. Since the interior is located on the shore of the Bosphorus, the Bosphorus view can be seen from the windows of the mosque. The mosque has a small courtyard by the sea. This courtyard offers an area where those who come to the mosque can rest before or after worship and also provides the opportunity to watch the unique view of the Bosphorus. Defterdar İbrahim Pasha Mosque has undergone several restorations from the Ottoman period to the present day. Various repairs were carried out in the 19th and 20th centuries, and extensive restoration work was carried out, especially in the early 21st century. During these restorations, the original architectural features of the mosque were preserved and structural problems were eliminated.

How to Get to Defterdar Ibrahim Pasha Mosque

You can use a few different ways to get to Defterdar İbrahim Pasha Mosque:

Bus

You can take one of the Bosphorus line buses departing from Beşiktaş, Kabataş or Taksim and get off at the "Kuruçeşme" stop. After getting off at the stop, you can reach the mosque with a short walk. Example bus lines: Lines such as 22, 22RE, 25E go to Kuruçeşme.

Metrobus

If you are using the metrobus, you can get off at the Zincirlikuyu stop and reach Kuruçeşme by buses going in the direction of Beşiktaş.

Private Car

If you are on the European side, follow the coastal road towards Beşiktaş. After passing Ortaköy, you will reach Kuruçeşme. Defterdar Ibrahim Pasha Mosque is located on the main street of Kuruçeşme. If you are on the Anatolian Side, after crossing the July 15 Martyrs Bridge, exit the Beşiktaş turn and follow the coastal road to reach Kuruçeşme.

Steamship

You can take the Bosphorus line ferries departing from Beşiktaş or Kabataş piers to one of the Arnavutköy, Bebek or Emirgan piers and reach Kuruçeşme with a short bus ride from there.

Yacht Charter

You can consider the option of yacht charter to go to Defterdar İbrahim Pasha Mosque. Yacht tours along the Bosphorus offer a pleasant experience and allow you to reach Kuruçeşme directly. You can rent a yacht between the days and hours you want on the yatkiralama.net/en page of the Bogaz Cocugu yacht charter and organization company, get off at the nearest place to Defterdar İbrahim Pasha Mosque, perform your daily prayer, and then get on the yacht again and continue your tour from where you left off. We would also like to remind you that you have the opportunity to take plenty of souvenir photos when you approach the mosque without getting off the yacht.

Address: Ortaköy Dist. Muallim Naci St. No:48, 34347 Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Türkiye