Built from 1500 to 1505 under Sultan Beyazit II, the Beyazit Camii (Beyazit Mosque) is one of the oldest mosques in Istanbul. It is located next to Istanbul University and the Grand Bazaar in the center of a large 16th-century complex that includes schools and other buildings.
History
Construction on the Beyazit Camii began in 1501, overseen by architect Yakubsah Bin Sultan. The mosque was built over the ruins of the Forum of Tauri built by the Byzantine Emperor Theodosius. The pavement of the courtyard and the pillars of the ablutions fountain are reused materials from the Forum.
The Beyazit Mosque was completed in 1506. Sultan Beyazit II died in 1512 and was buried in the gardens with his family.
What to See
The mosque’s architecture is inspired by the Byzantine Hagia Sophia, with a central dome, semi-domes, and a central prayer area with galleries. The dome is 16.78 meters in diameter (the St. Sophia’s is 31m). Other elements were inspired by the Fatih Mosque, such as the buttresses and columns alongside the dome.
The mosque was once at the center of a large complex, including a school (medrese), kitchen, caravanserai, hamam, and soup kitchen for the poor. The soup kitchen and caravanserai, on the left of the mosque, now house the Beyazit State Library, while the former medrese houses a school of calligraphy.
Sultan Beyazıt Mosque Istanbul (Beyazit Camii)
Beyazit Mosque, scale and details are very nice and simple, the dome however has very apparent plaster cracks that really need to be taken care of. The dome itself is structurally sound. the whole building is very calm and quiet. If you’re at the Grand Bazaar, Give this mosque a visit. It’s just a few steps from it.
Beyazit Camii,
Unlike many of the mosques that seem almost resigned to symbols, this one is full of life and character. Amazing to have walked by during prayers.
Beyazit Mosque is the oldest imperial mosque. More austere than the others, but full of life. More locals than in the other tourist areas and it feels more authentic.
“Beyazit Mosque”
The mosque’s architecture is inspired by the Byzantine Ayasofya, with a central dome, semi-domes, and a central prayer area with galleries. The dome is 16.78 meters in diameter (the Hagia Sophia’s is 31m). Other elements were inspired by the Fatih Mosque, such as the buttresses and columns alongside the dome.
The mosque was once at the center of a large complex, including a school (medrese), kitchen, caravanserai, hamam, and soup kitchen for the poor. The soup kitchen and caravanserai, on the left of the mosque, now house the Beyazit State Library, while the former medrese houses a school of calligraphy.
Beyazit mosque which means the white mosque, is located near Istanbul university. The main architecture of the mosque is not too different from other mosques in Istanbul and if you visited the other great mosques in Istanbul you can skip this one. Each evening a local Bazar will be held in front of the mosque.
time to stop a while and admite the beautiful work of art, the time spent to creat such a masterpiece, just look and you want to see more, just leave the place
Beautiful mosque from the outside, couldn't really see much of the inside due to renovation. Located right near by Grand Bazaar.
In the busy Beyazit Square, just outside of the Grand Bazaar. This is the oldest surviving imperial mosque in Istanbul (finished in 1506). It looks impressive from outside and it's so lively around. Unfortunately I was trying to get inside for 3 days, but this mosque was closed (I think renovation). Next time (soon) I will try my chances again…
It was not particularly extravagant, it was really peaceful and well worth a visit – especially as so many others seemed closed.
As mentioned, the mosque itself is currently by-and-large closed, and in itself not really worth the visit.
Beautiful architectural object outside and very simple inside is not as much decorated as some other well known mosques. It's very old, quiet and definitely worth visiting.
Located by the Grand Bazaar is spectacular and more local taste than the Blue Mosque. Should be visited definitely although it is not spectacular as Sultanahmet and Suleymaniye Mosques my opinion is this is also a masterpiece with its architecture.
I recomennded to be silent as it is a place for people to pray.
Beyazit Mosque was built from 1500 to 1505 under Sultan Beyazit II, the Beyazit Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in Istanbul. It is located next to Istanbul University and the Grand Bazaar in the center of a large 16th century complex that includes schools and other buildings. Beyazit Mosque was once at the center of a large complex, including a school, kitchen, caravanserai, hamam and soup kitchen for the poor. The soup kitchen and caravanserai, on the left of the mosque, now house the Beyazit State Library, while the former medrese houses a school of calligraphy.