Öküz Mehmed Paşa Mosque

Öküz Mehmed Paşa Mosque is a mosque from the Ottoman period located on Melek Hoca Street in the Hırka-i Şerif neighborhood of the Fatih district of Istanbul. It was commissioned in 1617 in wood by Öküz Mehmed Paşa, the 17th‑century grand vizier born in the Karaağaç district and son‑in‑law of Suleiman I. It was completely destroyed in the Great Balat Fire of 1729. After this date, the site remained with only the foundations for many years, and in 1987 it was rebuilt in reinforced concrete.

The pulpit and lectern are made of wood. The mihrab is covered with tiles. All domes and the minaret are covered with lead. There is a main dome surrounded by four small domes. Additionally, the last prayer area has three small domes. The courtyard is a few steps above ground level and there is a fountain beneath the courtyard. The minaret has a single balcony.

A fountain with the same name is located next to the mosque. Although the fountain has retained its original structure, it is currently in a neglected condition. The water does not flow.