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Friday, December 2, 2011

Eyüp Sultan Mosque

The Eyüp Sultan Mosque is the holiest site in Istanbul and one of the most sacred places in the Islamic world.

The mosque gives its name to the district which it has placed in and we must say Eyüp Sultan Mosque is also a complex. Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Complex is located on the north coast of the Golden Horn. The mosque was a one of the most important holy places which is accepted by the Turks. Hz.Eyübbi El-Ensari, who was one of first people accepting Islam and was killed during the siege of Constantinople in 7th century, was buried in the area of the complex; therefore, a mausoleum and a mosque were made in this area by the order of Fatih Sultan Mehmet.

The complex was stared to be built with mausoleum in 1458 and continued to be built mosque, kitchen, madrasas and baths. There is a centuries-old plane tree in the middle of the courtyard and the structures have been standing proudly as the plane tree, of course, the structures were repaired several times after 1458.

The mausoleum was decorated with tiles in 16th century but silver candlesticks in the mausoleum were placed in the last periods. The mausoleum has a dome 8-pointed. The mosque is in the group of 8 pillars mosques in terms of its plan. There are cypress trees and cemeteries around the mosque. Cemeteries belong to Necip Fazıl, Fevzi Çakmak, Ferhat Pasha, Mehmet Pasha, Ahmet Haşim, Sivavuş Pasha, Ziya Osman Saba and Sokullu Mehmet Pasha.

In ancient times, Sultans came to the Bostan wharf from Mansion of Sinan Pasha by boats and after prayed, they were got on the sword of Şeyhülislam and they completed to dress the sword weeding ceremony. The tradition was started by Fatih Sultan Mehmet and its sword was encompassed by Akşemsettin who was the teacher of Fatih.
The kitchen and madrasas can’t be seen today but one of the most beautiful Turkish baths has come up today. The masterpiece is too crowded during Ramadan also very crowded on every Friday. You can be fascinated by old trees, doves, people who are praying. You will feel yourself in a different atmosphere. You can reach by buses 99 and 99Afrom Eminönü to Eyüp Sultan Mosque.


What to See

Eyüp is a popular spot animated by the small bazaar nearby, crowds relaxing by the spray of the fountains, and little boys in blue and white satin celebrating their impending circumcisions. Unfortunately, it’s a natural magnet for beggars as well.
The baroque mosque replaces the original that was destroyed in the earthquake of 1766, but the real attraction here is thetürbe, a sacred burial site that draws masses of pilgrims waiting in line to stand in the presence of the contents of the solid silver sarcophagus or meditate in prayer.
Address:Eyüp. Meydani, off of Camii Kebir Caddesi and north of the Golden Horn bridge
Phone:No phone
Hours:Daily 9am-6pm
Cost:Free
Dress code:No shorts, and heads covered for women.
Tip:The line moves quickly in spite of the bottleneck inside the tomb; take a few moments to sense the power of the site.

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