Salacak Fatih Mosque
Salacak Fatih Mosque, a historic mosque from the Ottoman Period located in the Salacak Neighborhood of the Üsküdar district of Istanbul. It was commissioned by the 7th Ottoman Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. Construction of the mosque began in 1453 and it was opened for worship in the same year, 1453. Architecturally, the mosque reflects Ottoman influences.
The mosque, which fell into disrepair over time, was repaired in 1753 by Mahmud I. It later underwent various restoration processes.
It was originally built as a mosque in its original plan. Later, a fountain was added. The mosque is situated among apartment buildings. The area where the mosque is located is called Salacak Neighborhood. The mosque is near Imrahor Mosque. The patron of the mosque, Mehmed the Conqueror, is buried in the Mehmed the Conqueror Tomb.
Key facts
- Type
- mosque, historic building
- Architectural style
- Ottoman architecture
- Located in
- Marmara Region
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The text on this page is translated from: Salacak Fatih Camii (tr.wikipedia.org), as of 8 March 2026
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