General Information
| Name in local language: | Dolmabahçe Camii; Bezmialem Valide Sultan Camii |
|---|---|
| Beginning of works: | 1853 |
| Completion: | 1855 |
| Status: | in use |
Project Type
| Function / usage: |
Mosque |
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| Structure: |
Dome |
| Material: |
Masonry structure |
Location
Technical Information
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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 July 23, 2019 according to the CC-BY-SA 4.0 International license.
Participants
Architecture
- Garabet [Karabet] Amira Balyan (architect)
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20028511 - Published on:
13/06/2007 - Last updated on:
16/05/2015
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