Culture of Bebek Mosque
The Bebek mosque is an example of the First Nationalist Period in Turkish Architecture. This architectural style was formulated by the First Turkish graduates of the Scho... Read More
Architecture of Bebek Mosque
The Bebek mosque is an example of the First Nationalist Period in Turkish Architecture. This architectural style was formulated by the First Turkish graduates of the School of Fine Arts in Istanbul in the 20th century and made use of the formal and decorative elements of early Ottoman works in Bursa. The mosque is built of cut stone. It consists of a domed prayer hall and a three-bay portico to the northwest, the entrance of which has a plaque with gold letters inscribed on it. Side bays of the portico have raised floors that are outlined with marble balustrades. On the left side of the portico, there are stairs leading up to a wooden balcony which is used only by women.
The prayer hall has a square plan that is roofed with a large single dome standing on a circular drum. Eight arches, joined together to form an octagonal belt, carry the dome and are supported by eight octagonal piers. On the four corners of the square, there are exedras covered with semi-domes. The mihrab has a stalactite niche encased in a carved frame. The wooden structure (minbar) is on the right of the mihrab. The windows in the clerestory and dome allow adequate light to enter and light the interior of the mosque that is painted with traditional tile motifs in pale shades of red and blue.
On the exterior of the mosque, mini turrets appear around the circular drum, which are actually extensions of the interior eight piers supporting the dome. These mini turrets have a stepped cornice line at their base. The windows on the drum are separated by Pilasters which have rather a neo-classical influence. There are semi-domes above the exedras on the four corners of the square roof. On the western corner of the mosque rises a single minaret standing on a tall square base and has a multi-faceted shaft.
The prayer hall has a square plan that is roofed with a large single dome standing on a circular drum. Eight arches, joined together to form an octagonal belt, carry the dome and are supported by eight octagonal piers. On the four corners of the square, there are exedras covered with semi-domes. The mihrab has a stalactite niche encased in a carved frame. The wooden structure (minbar) is on the right of the mihrab. The windows in the clerestory and dome allow adequate light to enter and light the interior of the mosque that is painted with traditional tile motifs in pale shades of red and blue.
On the exterior of the mosque, mini turrets appear around the circular drum, which are actually extensions of the interior eight piers supporting the dome. These mini turrets have a stepped cornice line at their base. The windows on the drum are separated by Pilasters which have rather a neo-classical influence. There are semi-domes above the exedras on the four corners of the square roof. On the western corner of the mosque rises a single minaret standing on a tall square base and has a multi-faceted shaft.
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