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| The Bayezid Mosque |
The Bayezid Mosque was commissioned by its namesake,
Sultan Bayezid II. It was the second imperial mosque complex to be built after the conquest in 1453. (The first was the
Fatih Mosque and Complex.) Little is known about the architect, but the mosque’s polished style mimics earlier Ottoman as well as western architectural techniques. The surrounding complex dates from 1501 to 1506. Imperial architect,
Mimar Sinan, made repairs in 1573-1574.
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| The Bayezid Mosque |
The mosque itself is about 40 meters square and the dome is 17 meters in diameter. The structure is built entirely from cut stone and marble brought from nearby
Byzantine ruins. The tombs of
Sultan Bayezid II, his daughter Selçuk Hatun, and
Grand Vizier Koca Mustafa Resid Pasha can be found in a small garden behind the
mosque.
Notes:
- Before entering the mosque, women must cover their shoulders, arms, and heads.
- Both men and women must cover their legs entirely.
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