Fatih Mosque and Complex

This mosque was the largest example of Islamic Turkish architecture and was considered an important stage in the development of classical Turkish architecture. Fatih Mosque includes a series of well-designed buildings that were built around the mosque. They include a seminary, a library, a hospital, an inn, a bazaar, a Turkish bath, and numerous tombs that were later added. Today, nothing is left of the main mosque in the center of the complex, and the Fatih Mosque you see today was built in the 18th century. The original mosque was severely damaged by an earthquake in 1509, which was rebuilt, but was damaged again by an earthquake in 1557 and 1754, and although its main dome collapsed and its walls were irreparably damaged, it was rebuilt. Was rebuilt. By the order of Sultan Mustafa III in 1767, a new and completely different mosque was built in this place by the architect Mehmet Tahir.

Still in the central district of Fatih but a little further away from the main tourist areas, this is one of the large mosques of the city. The compound is very large, and the mosque itself is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. It was first built shortly after the conquest and Mehmed II is buried nearby, but it was damaged in a fire and rebuilt later in a more modern style. It is definitely worth visiting if you are nearby.

This the major attraction of Istanbul, you did not visit the city if you miss this one, The Mosque it self is a masterpiece of architecture, the surrounding grounds are well maintained and very clean and crowded. Many shops and restaurants around open till late night. Other major attractions just within walking distance.

A beautiful and large mosque which is certainly very well used in this relatively conservative area which is very close to Sultanahmet. If you really want to see how people live and how they believe be in the area for Friday Prayers just after 1 pm but please don’t take pictures . A truly beautiful building

Its really hitoric place in the world the 2nd largest complex in the city after blue mosque.I have really the visit.

Name must be 'Dolayoba Velibaba Yeni Camii'

I went to this address indicated at the form,but the name of the mosque is different than in the site.

İt is mo more Fatih Sultan Mehmet Camii

This very local mosque is in the vicinity of Dolayoba district of Pendik area,on very northern part.So,this is very far from the center,off touristic route.İt is also difficult to find it out and also very difficult to reach at this place by public transportation bus services.Needs private car

While touring around Pendik area,we have passed through Fatih Sultan Mehmet Camii which is now called as Dolayoba Velibaba Yeni Camii and seen a lot of students were in the vicinity of the Mosque due to some religious course run by its locals.Very good local Mosque for its district.

While visiting Istanbul, I visited the historical mosque in Fatih and also the Wednesday market. The mosque itself is an astounding piece of Ottoman architecture located in a serene area away from the bustling, noisy streets. Not many people know that the tomb of Sultan Mehmet, the great conqueror. is also here at Fatih mosque. I was also lucky to visit the Wednesday market. Things are cheap but the many vendors do not speak English. So bringing a phrase book of common Turkish phrases or a Turkish speaking friend would be a great help. I was so inspired by this area that I wrote a blog about Fatih at lifeinFatih.blogspot.com.
If you are ever in Fatih, visit this area to experience the more Islamic side of Istanbul. To my knowledge, New Fatih Hotel and Berr Hotel are the nearest hotels in this area.

My son Kyle and I agreed that this Mosque was the most beautiful one in Istanbul. Better than the Blue,Süleymaniye and Hagia Mosques.

The clean simplicity of the interior decorations are what we loved most versus the ostentatiousness of the other Mosques and the great architect Sinan built it.

We were the only foreigners there except for another couple so that was very cool.

Go in the afternoon and you'll get great sunlight shining through the windows.

We took the tram and walked up the hill. Took 10 minutes.