The Ortaköy Mosque, also known as the Büyük Mecidiye Mosque, is located in the Besiktas district of Istanbul, on the shores of the Bosphorus and right next to the Bosphorus Bridge. Ortaköy Mosque is one of the important examples of 19th century Ottoman architecture.
History of Ortakoy Mosque
Ortaköy Mosque was built by Sultan Abdülmecid in 1853. The architects of the Ortakoy Mosque are Garabet Amira Balyan and Nigoğayos Balyan from the Balyan family. Ortaköy Mosque, which was built at the request of Sultan Abdülmecid, was built during the Ottoman Empire's opening to the west.
Ortakoy Mosque Architecture
Ortakoy Mosque was built in neo-baroque style. This architectural style is a trend that became widespread in the last periods of the Ottoman Empire with the influence of the West. It has a wide and high dome. There are four arches supporting the dome. It has two minarets, slender and elegant. The minarets are designed in harmony with the overall aesthetics of the Ortakoy Mosque. The interior of the Ortakoy Mosque is decorated with ornate handicrafts and calligraphy. Its mihrab and pulpit are made of marble and decorated with fine workmanship. Its chandeliers and stained glass windows are also noteworthy. Ortakoy Mosque is covered with white stones and its exterior decorations are also quite eye-catching. Over time, Ortaköy Mosque has undergone various restorations. The last comprehensive restoration work was carried out between 2011 and 2014 and the Ortaköy Mosque was reopened for worship.
How to get to Ortakoy Mosque
Getting to Ortakoy Mosque is quite easy and there are several transportation options available:
Bus
There are bus services to Ortaköy from central points such as Beşiktaş and Kabataş.
Minibus
It is possible to reach Ortaköy by minibuses from points such as Taksim, Beşiktaş and Kadıköy.
Steamship
There are ferry services from Beşiktaş or Kabataş to Ortaköy.
Special Vehicle
Parking facilities are available around the mosque for those who come with their own vehicles.
Yacht Charter
Yacht charter on the Bosphorus is a very popular and enjoyable option to see the Ortakoy Mosque from the sea. Choosing the most suitable one among the rental yacht alternatives in line with your needs and watching the Ortakoy Mosque from the sea while taking a Bosphorus tour allows you to see the beauties of Istanbul from a different angle and allows you to enjoy the unique view of the Bosphorus. You can see the Ortaköy Mosque from the sea and take lots of photos by getting hourly and daily yacht charter service at any time from the
yatkiralama.net/en site belonging to the Boğaz Çocuğu company, regardless of summer / winter.
Address: Ortaköy Dist. Mecidiye Bridge St. No:1, 34347 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye