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31.12.2010 Istanbul / Turkiye ( Yeni Camii )
Basic information
Location Istanbul, Turkey
Geographic coordinates 41°1′1.25″N 28°58′17.3″E
Affiliation Islam
Architectural description
Architect(s) Davut Ağa, Dalgıç Ahmed Çavuş, Mustafa Ağa
Architectural type mosque
Groundbreaking 1597
Completed 1665
Specifications
Dome height (outer) 36 meters (118 ft)
Dome dia. (inner) 17.5 meters (57 ft)
Minaret(s) 2
Materials granite, marble
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*LUCILALEYLA Oct 16, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Beautiful capture :love:
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*MustafaSEZER Oct 17, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
Thank you so much Lucila :hug:
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*LUCILALEYLA Oct 17, 2012  Hobbyist Photographer
You are most welcome Mustafa :hug:
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~garota-da-ipanema Jan 1, 2011
wonderful shot :clap:
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*MustafaSEZER Jan 1, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
:aww:Many thanks...
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~garota-da-ipanema Jan 9, 2011
you're welcome
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*candysamuels Jan 1, 2011  Student Traditional Artist
Beautiful Mosque!
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*MustafaSEZER Jan 1, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
The construction of the mosque first began in 1597. It was ordered by Safiye Sultan, who was the wife of Sultan Murad III. The original architect was Davut Ağa, an apprentice to the great Mimar Sinan. However, Davut Aga died in 1599 and was replaced by Dalgıç Ahmed Çavuş. The construction took more than half a century and was completed by another valide sultan Turhan Hadice. The project was hampered by political disconnect, and its location and monetary implications created dissent in the court. The Eminönü neighborhood was the city's foremost commercial center, and home to a predominantly Jewish population. In situating the mosque there, Safiye Sultan hoped to extend the sphere of Islamic influence within the city, capitalizing on the growing discontent of local and foreign merchants caused by the growing power and influence of their Jewish counterparts, which gave the Sultan an easy justification for confiscating their property. However, the vast monetary outlay drew sharp criticism. In particular, the Janissaries resented the growing political power of the Valide Sultan, and believed the mosque to be an unnecessary expenditure. Safiye Sultan was forced to abandon the project upon Mehmet III's death. The new Sultan Ahmed I had no interest in pursuing the project after Safiye Sultan was relegated to the harem and the construction was abandoned.
The partially constructed structure fell into ruins and was largely destroyed by a fire in 1660. Later that year, the imperial architect Mustafa Ağa suggested that Valide Turhan Hadice, mother of Sultan Mehmet IV, should complete the project as a work of piety. The mosque was finally finished in 1663, and inaugurated in 1665.
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*candysamuels Jan 1, 2011  Student Traditional Artist
That is amazing Mustafa, thank you for the history, very interesting..
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*MustafaSEZER Jan 1, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
Anytime dear friend :heart:
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