{"id":287,"date":"2023-05-20T12:23:02","date_gmt":"2023-05-20T09:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/?p=287"},"modified":"2024-12-30T23:35:30","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T20:35:30","slug":"fatih-mosque-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/fatih-mosque-guide","title":{"rendered":"Fatih Mosque Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/en\/blog\/turkey\/istanbul\/\">Istanbul<\/a> <\/span><b>Fatih Mosque Complex<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conqueror\u2019s Mosque or Al-Fatih Mosque in English<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is built by Mehmet the Conqueror between 1463-1470 to commemorate the conquest of Constantinople on one of the hills of Istanbul. It is assumed that the mosque is constructed on the hill where there was the Church of the Holy Apostles which was constructed in the Byzantine Era. The mosque is one of the biggest mosques in Istanbul in terms of its size. The mosque will be closed on prayer times, that&#8217;s why it would be better to arrange the visiting hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_290\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-290\" style=\"width: 1400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Fatih-Mosque-History.jpg\" alt=\"Fatih Mosque History\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Fatih-Mosque-History.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Fatih-Mosque-History-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Fatih-Mosque-History-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Fatih-Mosque-History-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Fatih-Mosque-History-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Fatih-Mosque-History-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Fatih-Mosque-History-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-290\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fatih Mosque History<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/fatih-mosque-guide\/#The_History_of_Fatih_Mosque\" title=\"The History of Fatih Mosque\">The History of Fatih Mosque<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/fatih-mosque-guide\/#The_Architecture_of_Fatih_Mosque\" title=\"The Architecture of Fatih Mosque\">The Architecture of Fatih Mosque<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/fatih-mosque-guide\/#How_to_get_to_Fatih_Mosque\" title=\"How to get to Fatih Mosque?\">How to get to Fatih Mosque?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/fatih-mosque-guide\/#What_else_is_nearby\" title=\"What else is nearby?\">What else is nearby?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/fatih-mosque-guide\/#Where_is_Fatih_Mosque_Complex\" title=\"Where is Fatih Mosque Complex?\">Where is Fatih Mosque Complex?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/fatih-mosque-guide\/#How_to_get_to_Fatih_Mosque-2\" title=\"How to get to Fatih Mosque?\">How to get to Fatih Mosque?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/fatih-mosque-guide\/#What_tourist_places_there_are_near_to_the_Fatih_Mosque\" title=\"What tourist places there are near to the Fatih Mosque?\">What tourist places there are near to the Fatih Mosque?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/fatih-mosque-guide\/#Which_architectural_movement_is_followed_when_building_the_Fatih_Mosque\" title=\"Which architectural movement is followed when building the Fatih Mosque?\">Which architectural movement is followed when building the Fatih Mosque?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_History_of_Fatih_Mosque\"><\/span><b>The History of Fatih Mosque<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mosque was originally constructed by <\/span><b>Atik Sinan the Architect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (A little note: Atik Sinan must not be confused with Sinan the Architect. These are two different people). When the mosque was in its original form, the mosque contained 8 madrasahs, a hospital, a guest house, a soup kitchen, a library, and a hammam. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the severe earthquake hit in 1509, the mosque was merely damaged and then, in the era of Sultan Bayazid II, it was repaired. Unfortunately, another massive earthquake in 1766 destroyed the dome and the walls of the mosque. Therefore, the mosque was renovated according to a different plan in 1771 by <\/span><b>Muhammed Tahir the Architect<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and it took the shape that what it looks like today. The remaining parts of the Fatih Mosque Complex are the mosque&#8217;s external portal, the tombs of Fatih the Conqueror and his wife, and some sections in the courtyard. That\u2019s why, when you visit Fatih Mosque now, you will encounter the madrasas, library, tombs, and hospice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_288\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-288\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Fatih-Mosque-Architecture.jpg\" alt=\"Fatih Mosque Architecture\" width=\"770\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Fatih-Mosque-Architecture.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Fatih-Mosque-Architecture-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Fatih-Mosque-Architecture-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Fatih-Mosque-Architecture-150x88.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/05\/Fatih-Mosque-Architecture-696x407.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-288\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fatih Mosque Architecture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Architecture_of_Fatih_Mosque\"><\/span><b>The Architecture of Fatih Mosque<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The original mosque has a single dome and a semidome which supports the main one. There is not a piece of information much about the first one, yet it is known that the second one is constructed according to Baroque architecture. When the mosque was constructed for the second time, it has a single dome in the middle and four semidomes. Today the main dome has a diameter of 26 meters and it is garnished with massive chandeliers. The present ornaments inside are similar to the other works of Sinan the Architect, however, the mosque is huge and it is one of the best examples of Turkish architectural design. The calligraphy art and the mimbar shows the influence of Baroque.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The enormous complex possesses not only a huge mosque but also buildings that work for social life. Firstly, eight big medreses were built, each of them has 18 classes for the students. These medreses had the worth of a large university back at that time. It is called Shan\u0131-Seman Medrese and that medrese was teaching from astronomy, physics, and mathematics to medicine, theology, and law. The medrese was founded by Ali Qushji, who is a Persian scholar. Guest-house has 16 different columns and a beautiful courtyard. Today it serves with shops to its visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a significant point that the mosque has a solar clock on one of the minaret&#8217;s walls. Building a solar clock generally is not a common practice in mosques. That&#8217;s why Fatih Mosque is varied from its counterparts. Also, the solar clock is recognized as one of the best models among its kinds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the graveyard, you do not find just The Conqueror\u2019s and his wife G\u00fclbahar\u2019s tombs. There are also significant figures from both Ottoman and Turkey&#8217;s history. These are Gazi Osman Pasha and Halil \u0130nalc\u0131k.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrance to the mosque is not paid, however, you can make donations for the continuity of the mosque.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Fatih_Mosque\"><\/span><b>How to get to Fatih Mosque?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Taksim, bus lines which are 32T, 73, 80T, 89C, and 93T get to Fatih. After you get off the bus, you may need to walk for approximately 10 minutes. The M2 metro line is another option to arrive at Fatih Mosque. Yet after the metro, 36V, 86V, 37Y, and 38B buses get to Fatih. From Emin\u00f6n\u00fc, 31E, 32,36KE, 37E, 38E, 90, and 336E are the bus lines that goes to Fatih. If you are coming from Anatolian Side, you may take Marmaray, and transfer to buses numbered 30D, 70KY, and 77.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_else_is_nearby\"><\/span><b>What else is nearby?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After a peaceful experience, you can keep that mystic moment by walking the little ways of Grand Bazaar. The bazaar is serving the history, culture, and authentic souvenirs belonging to Turkish culture. You can buy some souvenirs and remember the experience in Fatih Mosque, Turkey. Also, on Wednesdays, the weekly bazaar is set near to Fatih Mosque, so that you can check out the goods which are sold. Later on, Suleymaniye Mosque can be a good decision to be able to extend the pleasure of sightseeing Fatih Mosque. Suleymaniye was also constructed in the name of Suleyman the Magnificent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_Fatih_Mosque_Complex\"><\/span><b>Where is Fatih Mosque Complex?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s located in Fatih, Istanbul.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Fatih_Mosque-2\"><\/span><b>How to get to Fatih Mosque?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Taksim, bus lines which are 32T, 73, 80T, 89C, and 93T get to Fatih. From Emin\u00f6n\u00fc, 31E, 32,36KE, 37E, 38E, 90, and 336E are the bus lines that go there. The M2 metro line is another option to arrive at Fatih Mosque.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_tourist_places_there_are_near_to_the_Fatih_Mosque\"><\/span><b>What tourist places there are near to the Fatih Mosque?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand Bazaar, Suleymaniye Mosque, and weekly bazaar are the options when you visit Fatih Mosque.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_architectural_movement_is_followed_when_building_the_Fatih_Mosque\"><\/span><b>Which architectural movement is followed when building the Fatih Mosque?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fatih_Mosque,_Istanbul\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fatih Mosque<\/a> is constructed according to Baroque architecture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teknevia.com\/en\">Boats rentals<\/a> are waiting for you at Teknevia for those who want to enjoy the sea more in Istanbul.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Istanbul Fatih Mosque Complex, Conqueror\u2019s Mosque or Al-Fatih Mosque in English is built by Mehmet the Conqueror between 1463-1470 to commemorate the conquest of Constantinople on one of the hills of Istanbul. 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