The mosque has twin minarets and is distinguished by the huge stone arches on its facades which are cut with large windows, allowing light to flood the interior.
From 1956 to 1960 the mosque provided a venue for the Naval Museum, only resuming prayer services in 1967. Road-widening robbed it of its courtyard and sebil that were originally part of the design.
In the 19th century, the Ottoman Empire covered many territories and had huge influence in Islamic arts. In the year 1853, Queen Mother Bezmialem Valide Sultan commissioned the construction of the mosque to showcase Ottoman architecture and also serve as a sacred place of worship. The site for the construction was strategic especially to the royal family as the Sultan could perform ‘Salat al-Jumuah’ which is Friday noon prayers when many Muslims gather in large congregations and pray together. The building was designed by Garabet Balyan and constructed in a unique combination of baroque, rococo and empire styles, with the goal of producing the best form of architecture. Construction of the mosque began in 1853; however, Queen Bezmi died and her son Sultan Abdülmecid completed the building in 1855.
Featuresedit
The building is situated on the shores of the Bosphorus, making the location strategic and unique to visitors. A huge dome crowns the main prayer hall, while there are two tall minarets on the rear building sitting right behind the dome symmetrically. The exterior walls have many transparent glass windows that allow for the penetration of sunlight and ventilation due to the huge size of the building and its intended large capacity. Overall, the baroque style of architecture gives the building an exceptionally ornamental aesthetic that attracts utmost attention even from a distance. A closer look at the interior of the building is even mind-boggling with beautiful Arabic calligraphy on the walls and various symmetrical shapes in gold. At the center of the calligraphy are the two most inspiring Islamic themes “Allah, subhanahu wa ta'ala” and “Mohammad, sallallahu alaihi wasallam” in yellow text and green background. The ceiling is decorated with floral designs and a huge sparkling chandelier hangs right in the center. The marble floor is covered with carpets for the purpose of prayers.
Withstanding seismic activitiesedit
Over the years, Dolmabahçe Mosque has withstood several seismic activities. Professor Ahmet Murat Turk (PhD. Civil Engineering) of Istanbul Kultur University and Cumhur Cosgun (PhD. Structural Engineering) of Istanbul Kultur University in their book “Seismic behaviour and Retrofit of Historic Masonry Minaret”, analyzed the dynamic behavior of the block masonry minaret of Dolmabahçe Mosque. The Ottoman Empire was in a region with high seismicity and therefore the minarets of Dolmabahce Mosque are vulnerable. To an extent, Ottoman historical masonry put seismic factors into consideration when designing and building houses and monuments such as Dolmabahçe Mosque. Indeed, despite the elegant architecture, the west side minaret has encountered damages due to seismic activities in the region and has recently been restored.
Significanceedit
A late 19th century photograph of the mosque by the Abdullah Brothers.
Dolmabahce Palace was home to the Ottoman crown and the official residence of the Sultan. Dolmabahce Mosque thus served as the official mosque of the palace making it an important monument in the Ottoman Empire due to its proximity. It also served as mosque for ‘Salat al-Jumuah’ (Friday prayer mosque) as well as prayer grounds for foreign dignitaries and ambassadors from other parts of the Muslim world who visited the Sultan. Dolmabahçe Mosque, besides being a place for prayer, also uplifts the image of the Sultan among Arabs Muslims and Persians as a devoted Muslim who was willing to strive in Jihad by sacrificing his wealth for the course of Islam.
Galleryedit
Interior of the Dolmabahçe Mosque
Detail of the mihrab of Dolmabahçe Mosque
The Dome in the Dolmabahçe Mosque
The mihrab at Dolmabahçe Mosque
View of the Dolmabahçe Mosque from sea
Dolmabahçe Mosque from Bosporus
Dolmabahçe Mosque from nearby harbour
Dolmabahçe Mosque from west
Dolmabahçe Mosque interior view towards entrance
Dolmabahçe Mosque top of mihrab
Dolmabahçe Mosque kürsü
The Mosque in 1963. Picture taken from the sea by mediterranean sea traveler och writer Göran Schildt.
^Structural Studies, Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage, C. A. Brebbia,L. Binda, page 437
ArchNet.org. . Archived from the original on 2012-05-03. Retrieved 2009-03-06.
External linksedit
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dolmabahçe Mosque.
Images of the Dolmabahçe Mosque
History of Dolmabahce Mosque
"Seismic Behaviour and Retrofit of Historic Masonry Minaret". Journal of the Croatian Association of Civil Engineers. 64: 39–45. 2012. doi:10.14256/JCE.629.2011.
Turk, Ahmet Murat (2013). "Seismic Response Analysis of Masonry Minaret and Possible Strengthening by Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) Materials". Advances in Materials Science and Engineering. 2013: 1–14. doi:10.1155/2013/952497.
Profile of Ahmet Murat Turk
Profile of Cumhur Cosgun
April 08, 2024
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The Dolmabahce Mosque is a baroque waterside mosque in Kabatas in the Beyoglu district of Istanbul Turkey close to the Dolmabahce Palace It was commissioned by Queen Mother Bezmialem Valide Sultan and designed by the Turkish Armenian architect Garabet Balyan in 1855 After his mother s death Sultan Abdulmecid saw the building work through to completion Dolmabahce MosqueReligionAffiliationIslamLocationLocationIstanbul TurkeyGeographic coordinates41 02 12 22 N 28 59 43 04 E 41 0367278 N 28 9952889 E 41 0367278 28 9952889ArchitectureArchitect s Garabet BalyanTypeMosqueStyleOttoman architectureGroundbreaking1853Completed1855SpecificationsMinaret s 2Minaret height40 25 metres 132 05 feet 1 The mosque has twin minarets and is distinguished by the huge stone arches on its facades which are cut with large windows allowing light to flood the interior From 1956 to 1960 the mosque provided a venue for the Naval Museum only resuming prayer services in 1967 Road widening robbed it of its courtyard and sebil that were originally part of the design Contents 1 Background 2 Features 3 Withstanding seismic activities 4 Significance 5 Gallery 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksBackground editIn the 19th century the Ottoman Empire covered many territories and had huge influence in Islamic arts In the year 1853 Queen Mother Bezmialem Valide Sultan commissioned the construction of the mosque to showcase Ottoman architecture and also serve as a sacred place of worship The site for the construction was strategic especially to the royal family as the Sultan could perform Salat al Jumuah which is Friday noon prayers when many Muslims gather in large congregations and pray together The building was designed by Garabet Balyan and constructed in a unique combination of baroque rococo and empire styles with the goal of producing the best form of architecture Construction of the mosque began in 1853 however Queen Bezmi died and her son Sultan Abdulmecid completed the building in 1855 Features editThe building is situated on the shores of the Bosphorus making the location strategic and unique to visitors A huge dome crowns the main prayer hall while there are two tall minarets on the rear building sitting right behind the dome symmetrically The exterior walls have many transparent glass windows that allow for the penetration of sunlight and ventilation due to the huge size of the building and its intended large capacity Overall the baroque style of architecture gives the building an exceptionally ornamental aesthetic that attracts utmost attention even from a distance A closer look at the interior of the building is even mind boggling with beautiful Arabic calligraphy on the walls and various symmetrical shapes in gold At the center of the calligraphy are the two most inspiring Islamic themes Allah subhanahu wa ta ala and Mohammad sallallahu alaihi wasallam in yellow text and green background The ceiling is decorated with floral designs and a huge sparkling chandelier hangs right in the center The marble floor is covered with carpets for the purpose of prayers Withstanding seismic activities editOver the years Dolmabahce Mosque has withstood several seismic activities Professor Ahmet Murat Turk PhD Civil Engineering of Istanbul Kultur University and Cumhur Cosgun PhD Structural Engineering of Istanbul Kultur University in their book Seismic behaviour and Retrofit of Historic Masonry Minaret analyzed the dynamic behavior of the block masonry minaret of Dolmabahce Mosque The Ottoman Empire was in a region with high seismicity and therefore the minarets of Dolmabahce Mosque are vulnerable To an extent Ottoman historical masonry put seismic factors into consideration when designing and building houses and monuments such as Dolmabahce Mosque Indeed despite the elegant architecture the west side minaret has encountered damages due to seismic activities in the region and has recently been restored Significance edit nbsp A late 19th century photograph of the mosque by the Abdullah Brothers Dolmabahce Palace was home to the Ottoman crown and the official residence of the Sultan Dolmabahce Mosque thus served as the official mosque of the palace making it an important monument in the Ottoman Empire due to its proximity It also served as mosque for Salat al Jumuah Friday prayer mosque as well as prayer grounds for foreign dignitaries and ambassadors from other parts of the Muslim world who visited the Sultan Dolmabahce Mosque besides being a place for prayer also uplifts the image of the Sultan among Arabs Muslims and Persians as a devoted Muslim who was willing to strive in Jihad by sacrificing his wealth for the course of Islam Gallery edit nbsp Interior of the Dolmabahce Mosque nbsp Detail of the mihrab of Dolmabahce Mosque nbsp The Dome in the Dolmabahce Mosque nbsp The mihrab at Dolmabahce Mosque nbsp View of the Dolmabahce Mosque from sea nbsp Dolmabahce Mosque from Bosporus nbsp Dolmabahce Mosque from nearby harbour nbsp Dolmabahce Mosque from west nbsp Dolmabahce Mosque interior view towards entrance nbsp Dolmabahce Mosque top of mihrab nbsp Dolmabahce Mosque kursu nbsp The Mosque in 1963 Picture taken from the sea by mediterranean sea traveler och writer Goran Schildt See also editDolmabahce Clock Tower Ottoman architecture List of mosquesReferences edit Structural Studies Repairs and Maintenance of Heritage C A Brebbia L Binda page 437 ArchNet org General information on Dolmabahce Mosque Archived from the original on 2012 05 03 Retrieved 2009 03 06 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dolmabahce Mosque Images of the Dolmabahce Mosque History of Dolmabahce Mosque Seismic Behaviour and Retrofit of Historic Masonry Minaret Journal of the Croatian Association of Civil Engineers 64 39 45 2012 doi 10 14256 JCE 629 2011 Turk Ahmet Murat 2013 Seismic Response Analysis of Masonry Minaret and Possible Strengthening by Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Matrix FRCM Materials Advances in Materials Science and Engineering 2013 1 14 doi 10 1155 2013 952497 Profile of Ahmet Murat Turk Profile of Cumhur Cosgun Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Dolmabahce Mosque amp oldid 1193250585, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
