description Dolmabahçe Mosque Overview
Dolmabahçe Mosque, also called Bezmialem Valide Sultan Mosque, is an Ottoman mosque in Istanbul opposite Dolmabahçe Palace on the Bosphorus waterfront. Construction began in 1853 at the order of Bezmialem Valide Sultan and was completed under her son, Sultan Abdülmecid, after her death. Its 19th-century design is associated with Ottoman Baroque architecture, and the mosque remains a place of worship and a historical landmark.
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What is another name for Dolmabahçe Mosque?
Dolmabahçe Mosque is also called Bezmialem Valide Sultan Mosque. The alternate name refers to Bezmialem Valide Sultan, who ordered its construction.
Where is Dolmabahçe Mosque located?
It stands in Istanbul opposite Dolmabahçe Palace on the Bosphorus waterfront. Its location places the mosque directly within the palace district's waterfront setting.
Who ordered and completed Dolmabahçe Mosque?
Construction began in 1853 at the order of Bezmialem Valide Sultan. The mosque was completed under her son, Sultan Abdülmecid.
Is Dolmabahçe Mosque part of Dolmabahçe Palace?
It is a separate Ottoman mosque located opposite Dolmabahçe Palace. Its waterfront position connects it closely with the palace complex, but the building itself is a mosque.
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