The actual name of the mosque is the Great Mecidiye Mosque but it is known as Ortaköy Mosque. It is not wrong to say that the mosque is located in the most beautiful place of Istanbul. Ortaköy Mosque is located in the middle of Bosporus, in the coast of Ortaköy District in Beşiktaş County.
This mosque has a quite elegant structure and it was built by Sultan Abdülmecit, its architects were architect Garabet Baylan and his son, Nigağos Baylan. The mosque is made in style of Neo- Baroque. Ortaköy Mosque, which is composed of parts of prayer hall and the sultan, was built to reflect the lights of Bosporus inside with its wide and high windows. The walls of mosque were made of white hewn stones and the walls of dome were made of pink mosaics, all of them are hand works. The mosque has a whiter appearance thanks to water conditions and the blue waters of Bosporus. There are two minarets and when entered the mosque Allah, Muhammad and the four caliphs’ names in calligraphy draw the attraction, they were written by Sultan Abdülmejid.
The foundation of mosque was damaged by the flows of Bosporus and restored with extensive work. After a fire in 1984, the mosque was damaged and restored again then it gained current appearance.
Ortaköy Mosque is one of the main elements of the Bosporus’ views and the location of mosque is unique. Also, the transportation is easy. If you come from Eminönü or Taksim you can use public bus. The district, Ortaköy, is also famous for its waffle and hookah. You will be impressed by the view of the Bosporus.
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