Malatyalı İsmail Ağa Mosque

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Malatyalı İsmail Ağa Mosque or briefly Ağa Mosque, a historic mosque from the Ottoman Period located in Ahmediye Neighborhood of the Üsküdar district of Istanbul. It was commissioned by Malatyalı İsmail Ağa, the Bâbüssaâde Ağa of the period. Construction of the mosque began in 1608 and after a 1‑year building process it was opened for worship in 1609. Architecturally the mosque reflects Ottoman influences.

The mosque, which fell into ruin over time, was repaired in 1902 by Mahmut Şevket Pasha.

It was originally built as a mosque in the original plan. Later its bathhouse and fountain were added. The mosque remained among the apartment buildings. The area where the mosque is located was called Kefçe Dede Neighborhood until the 2008 regulations. The mosque is very close to Tavaşi Hasan Ağa Mosque. The patron of the mosque, Malatyalı İsmail Ağa, is buried in Rhodes at the Murat Reis Tomb Island.

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Type
mosque, historic building
Built
1608
Opened
1609
Located in
Marmara Region
Named after
Malatyalı Ismail Agha

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The text on this page is translated from: Malatyalı İsmail Ağa Camii (tr.wikipedia.org), as of 22 April 2026

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