Location Istanbul, Turkey Groundbreaking 1853 Opened 1855 Architectural style Ottoman architecture Architectural type Mosque | Affiliation Islam Completed 1855 Minaret height 40 m Number of minarets 2 Architect Garabet Balyan | |
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Address Ömer Avni Mh., 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Turkey Similar Ortaköy Mosque, Dolmabahçe Palace, Pertevniyal Valide Sultan M, Nusretiye Mosque, Laleli Mosque | ||
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The Dolmabahçe Mosque is in Istanbul, Turkey. It was commissioned by queen mother Bezmi Alem Valide Sultan.
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History
The mosque's construction was originally backed by Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan. After she died, Sultan Abdülmecid, her son, continued to support the construction of the mosque. Upon completion in 1855, it was opened for prayer services.
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