New Mosque (Istanbul)

The New Mosque ( Yeni Cami Turkish ) is located in the Eminönü district of Istanbul, near the Spice Bazaar, almost on the shore, at the southeast end of the Golden Horn at the southern end of the new Galata Bridge. It is also known under the name Valide Sultan Mosque, but common is the name Yeni Cami. The mosque replaced a burned-out shell of his time, so it was named " New " Mosque. It was completed in 1663rd

Architectural History

The contract for the construction of the " New Mosque " was issued in 1597 by Safiye Sultan. She laid the foundation stone for the construction of the mosque. Safiye Sultan was the wife of Sultan Murat III. Was finished, the mosque - with much effort - in 1663, so almost 70 years later, Sultan Mehmed IV of mother Hatice Turhan Sultan. From this date was the New Mosque for prayers and ceremonies for the population. The architects were, among other things ( in order) Mimar Davut Aga, Mimar DALGIÇ Ahmed Mustafa Aga Aga and finally. Mimar Davut Aga was a pupil of the famous architect Mimar Sinan.

Environment and the center of Istanbul

The location of the new mosque at that time was in the center of Istanbul 's historical peninsula. It is located close to the entrance of the Egyptian Bazaar. Merchants and travelers were already impressed by the beauty of this mosque. Especially the Iznik faience inside the mosque and the dome are excellent testimonies of Ottoman architecture. The complex has 66 domes. Furthermore, there is a fountain in the atrium and a balcony and pavilion of the sultan. A popular ritual is now feeding the pigeons by locals and tourists in front of the mosque.

Credentials

• Suraiyah Faroqhi: Subjects of the Sultan: Culture and Daily Life in the Ottoman Empire. IB Tauris, 2005, ISBN 1-85043-760-2.