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Construction year: 1580

The city it is located in: İstanbul

The borough it is located in: Üsküdar

The neighbourhood it is located in: Central Üsküdar

Address: Üsküdar-Harem Seaside Road (Sahilyolu), Üsküdar

How to reach the place: The Complex, including the mosque, is at the south edge of Üsküdar Square, by the seaside. Take the ferries to cross the Bosphorus from the European side, to reach the building easily and not to miss its sea-side view.

Monument type: Mosque

The function today: Mosque

The ownership: Directorate of Pious Foundations

The bibliography that link the building to Sinan: TE, TB, TM

Information about the monument: This is the only complex in Istanbul that still enjoys the cool effect of the waves by the seaside. The mosque, which fronts one of the most curvilinear edges of the Bosphorous is also known as the Kuşkonmaz Mosque – which literally means “place where no bird lands”. It is now difficult to visualize how the original interior space of the mosque was, due to some later changes and additions, such as an added attendant's room and a women's section. Overall, the mosque and the gardens are well kept. However, the upper section of the minaret above the balcony is visibly leaning and needs repair. We recommend visiting this location towards sunset, to experience a superb view of the Historic Peninsule and the Bosphorus from here.

The other monuments of Sinan similar to this building: Mihrimah Sultan Mosque (Üsküdar), Mihrimah Sultan Madrasa (Üsküdar), Mihrimah Sultan Boys' School, Şemsi Ahmet Pasha Mosque, Şemsi Ahmet Pasha Tomb,

The other monuments similar to this building: Yeni Valide Mosque, Rum Mehmet Pasha Mosque, Leander's Tower (Kız Kulesi)

Last Update: 14.12.2015

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