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General Information

Name in local language: Dolmabahçe Camii; Bezmialem Valide Sultan Camii
Beginning of works: 1853
Completion: 1855
Status: in use

Project Type

Structure: Dome
Function / usage: Mosque
Material: Masonry structure

Location

Location: , , ,
Coordinates: 41° 2' 12" N    28° 59' 43" E
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Excerpt from Wikipedia

The Dolmabahçe Mosque is a mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. It was commissioned by queen mother Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan.

A late 19th Century photograph of the mosque by the Abdullah Brothers.

History

The mosque's construction was originally backed by Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan. After she died, Sultan Abdülmecid, her son, continued to support the construction of the mosque. Upon completion in 1855, it was opened for prayer services.

Text imported from Wikipedia article "Dolmabahçe Mosque" and modified on 23 July 2019 under the CC-BY-SA 3.0 license.

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  • About this
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  • Structure-ID
    20028511
  • Published on:
    13/06/2007
  • Last updated on:
    16/05/2015
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