Beylerbeyi mosque

On the shore of the strait is located the Beylerbeyi Mosque. It dates back to 1778. Sultan Abdulhamid I built it in memory of his mother. The author of the project was Mehmed Tahir Agha. Mahmoud II made major changes to the architecture of the building. In particular, two new minarets were built, a separate building for the monk was created, which determines the time of prayer. The main building is decorated with a dome. Five half-domes stand on two vaults. Unusual arches of different shapes are a real highlight of the building. Inside is very light thanks to twenty windows on the dome vault. Being near the mosque, you can admire the beautiful view of the Bosphorus. You can get there by boat, bus 15 to the stop Beylerbeyi, or walk.