Dolmabahçe Mosque
It is located in the south of Dolmabahçe Palace, on the coast. It was
originally commissioned by the mother of Sultan Abdülmecid, Bezm-i Alem
Valide Sultan, but on her death it was continued by Sultan Abdülmecid.
The mosque was completed in 1855; its architect is Garabet Balyan. It is
one of the ornamented mosques constructed in Baroque style. Since the
mosque is adjacent to the palace, a two storey Sultan maksoorah was
constructed on the front part where the Sultan and statesmen can perform
their prayers and where public processions and meetings could be
accommodated. Circular window design which is rarely seen in our mosque
architecture gives the building a different look with its peacock-tail
design. It has two minarets with a single balcony. The interior has a
decoration having a mixture of baroque and ampere styles. From the dome
hangs a precious chandelier. Mihrab and mimbar is made of red porphyry.
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