DEFTERDAR MOSQUE

Eyüp - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°02'31.0"N 28°56'15.7"E / 41.041944, 28.937694



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Defterdar Mosque is located in the Defterdar Avenue in Eyüp, Istanbul. Nazlı Defterdar Mahmud Efendi (1500-1546) had this mosque built by mimar Sinan in 1542. It was completely renovated after the 1766 earthquake. On the banner of its minaret, there is the image of an inkwell and a pen as a token of his love of calligraphy.

The dome of the mosque collapsed during the 1766 earthquake and the roof cover was later replaced by a wooden structure. This single dome mosque lost its features after an earthquake in 1766 because it was renovated using timber material. A flat roof was constructed when the building repaired rather had a dome.

Instead of a crescent, this mosque has "ink pot and pen" on top of its dome, representing the profession of the founder of the mosque. (since "defterdar" means chamberlain). The original pair was broken by a storm in 1997. Ten years later, on 30 May 2007, a new inkpot and a pen assembled on top of the dome of the mosque.

Mahmut Çelebi served twice as the Minister of Finance for the Ottoman Empire. The inscription on the entrance of the mosque belongs to Nazlı Defterdar Mahmut Efendi who was also a calligrapher. As a sign of his penmanship, he put the shape of an ink holder and a pen on the alem (star and moon shape device) on the top of the minaret.

The tomb of Nazlı Defterdar Mahmud Efendi faces the niche of the mosque. For Nazlı Mahmut Efendi, who died in 1546, a cut stone tomb was built in a square plan shape. This structure, although amongst the more modest-scale examples of Sinan’s architecture in Istanbul, provides one of the best examples of 16th century traditions, largely through its proportions and details.

For Nazlı Mahmut Efendi, who died in 1546, a cut stone tomb was built in a square plan shape. The open tomb of Mahmut Çelebi, who died in 1546, is nearby, within the walled-in burial area for this mosque a cut stone tomb was built in a square plan shape.

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HACI HÜSREV MOSQUE

Defterdar, Eyüp - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°02'24.1"N 28°56'28.8"E / 41.040028, 28.941333



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It is also called Small Mosque of Hacı Hüsrev and Small Mosque of Ümmi-Hân. The temple is out of Eğrikapı (Bent Door) and it is between this door and  Yâvedûd Tomb, in the place where Yenimahalle Street and Hacı Hüsrev Mosque Street intersect and on the right corner of Hüsrev Street. During the construction of Golden Horn Bridge and its connecting roads, it was removed together with the whole area, District of Abdülvedûd, Tokmaktepe and cemeteries excluding a couple of streets.

Since the temple was built on slanting land, it was located on the top. It is massive stone construction. On its right side, its door, its minaret made of thin bricks and facing the last assembly, only its body and bottom part of its balcony are seen. Its wooden roof was covering the temple and last place of assembly. It has no inscription.

The mosque which has remained under Golden Horn Bridge was dismantled by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality in 1996 and moved to the point where Ayvansaray City Walls ended, near Kaab tomb and its transfer construction and restoration was completed. The mosque was rebuilt here by government decree after the nearby bridge over the Golden Horn was built in 1988.

Alongside green gardens, fountains, roses and flowery trees, the Hacı Hüsrev Mosque in İstanbul boasts the tombs of four known companions of the Prophet Muhammad as well as the tomb of a famous Ottoman soldier who died during the conquest of the city. In order to reach this mosque, you must head to the district of Eyüp, and from there, when you see the signs for Feshane and Ayvansaray, turn right immediately and park your car.

To one side of this old mosque lie the historical walls of Byzantium, while on the other side lies a modern highway. Across from it is the Golden Horn. The structure is made of stone and is actually in many ways quite modest. Most importantly, the Hacı Hüsrev Mosque offers up a unique island of calm and serenity for those who need a break from the rapid pace of İstanbul that races around them.

The moment you step into what may appear at first to be the very carefully kept grounds of a park, you will be struck by the beauty of the red roses, which may cause you to leave your cares and fatigue at the entranceway. This garden is full of fruit trees and flowers. Walk a bit further and the mosque you are looking for will be on your right. You might want to stop first at the tombs of the companions of Prophet Muhammad though. Pass the fountain to reach the tombs and look to your right.

After passing through the gate in this wall, you will have arrived at the tomb of Shaybah al-Khudri, the “milk brother” of the Prophet Muhammad. Next to this tomb are the tombs of Abu Ahmed al-Ansari and Hamidullah al-Ansari, both companions of the Prophet. And of course, at the end of where these tombs lie, there is another notable resting spot, this one of the martyr Toklu İbrahim Dede.

Right next to the mosque lies yet another tomb. This is Ka’b’s tomb. He, too, was a companion of the Prophet. This tomb looks like a tiny little mosque. In one corner of this tomb lies the empty coffin of Ka’b, while there is also an area to pray and even a mihrab (niche showing the direction of Mecca).

The Hacı Hüsrev Mosque is located across the Golden Horn with the historical walls of Byzantium on one side and a modern highway on the other. It is not quite clear exactly when this mosque was built, although the date on the Mehmet Ağa fountain that lies right next to it - built in 1691 - gives us an idea. And making things even more complicated, this mosque was originally not even here, since it was badly damaged in a fire that took place in the 1970s.

The path to the mosque lies between the Mehmet Ağa and Hacı İbrahim Efendi fountains. Just like its exterior, the interior to the mosque is both simple and serene. The windows on the left open up to the Golden Horn while those on the right give you a view of the Byzantine walls.

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EKMEKÇİZADE AHMET PAŞA MADRASA

Vefa, Fatih - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°00'53.7"N 28°57'32.0"E / 41.014917, 28.958889



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At the next corner we turn left on Kovacılar Caddesi and immediately on our right we see another ancient Ottoman building. This is the handsome medrese built some time before his death in 1618 by Ekmekçizade Ahmet Paşa, son of an Edirne baker, who rose to the rank of Defterdar (First Lord of the Treasury) and Vezir, and died one of the richest men in the Empire. The architect is considered to have been Sedefkar Mehmet Ağa.

Until a few years ago the medrese was a ruin, inhabited by gypsies, but now it has been partially restored. Those who like variations on a theme will be pleased to note some anomalies :  the right side of the court is occupied by the usual dershane, next to which, however, is a türbe of the same size, making the courtyard a bit lopsided.

Both still preserve remnants of a rather good painted decoration in domes and pendentives, a rich red with deep green meander patterns. The birdhouses, on the madrasah’s walls, are particularly interesting. Even in its half-restored condition this is an interesting monument and well worth a visit.

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WEB SITE : İbnü’l Emin Mahmut Kemal İnal Yüksek Tahsil Erkek Talebe Yurdu

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E-Mail : iyv@iyv.org.tr
Phone : +90 212 511 2290
Fax : +90 212 511 2291

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FESHANE INTERNATIONAL FAIR CONGRESS AND CULTURE CENTER

Defterdar, Eyüp - İstanbul - Turkey

GPS : 41°02'40.0"N 28°56'14.0"E / 41.044444, 28.937222



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Feshane International Fair Congress and Culture Center has all the facilities required for the successful and unforgettable organizations that you will make in Istanbul. Feshane is a place on the coast of the Golden Horn where all kinds of fair, organization, meeting, seminar, concert, gala, party, exhibition and cultural activities can be carried out. Feshane is adding a different color to the Golden Horn with its green areas supported historical structure. Feshane has a special pier opening to the Golden Horn, too. Feshane is built on 56.000 square meters area.

HISTORY

Feshane was built in 1839 with the order of Sultan Abdülmecit I in order to meet the fes and woolen cloth needs of the Ottoman army. Being the first textile institution of our country in the real sense, was one of the first examples of the steel construction building with the columns which were brought in from Belgium and assembled in 1951. Feshane, whose steam operated looms were also brought from abroad, was renewed in 1866 as the most developed textile factory of its time.

The clothes which were knit in Feshane were awarded many golden medals in 1855 Paris International Exhibition, in 1863 Istanbul Exhibition “Sergi-I Umum-I Osmani (General Ottoman Exhibition)” and in 1893 Chicago International Exhibition.

In 1939 the “Feshane Mensucat A.Ş. (Fez Factory Textile Inc.)” with its name at that time, was shot down and changed into Sümerbank Financial Department Factory. In 1986 the 8000 square meter great looming hall of the factory, which was abandoned due to the Golden Horn environmental arrangement works, was restorated staying loyal to the original.

SERVICES

Rental Halls
Our places that have unique utilization areas which you can use for all your activities are ready for service with the most suitable terms.

Organization Support
The necessary concept development, application services for all of your organizations will be provided.

Catering And Restaurant
Lale Restaurant with its 200 square meters utility area and a capacity of 120 people is a unique area from which you can receive restaurant service in all the organizations you make in Feshane.

Car Parking
The 11.000 square meters utility area has 1000 cars and 50 trucks capacity.

ACTIVITIES

Institutional
Company Activities, Municipality Activities, Product Launching, VIP lounge

Fairs And Congress
National and International, Fairs Congresses

Private Activities
Concerts, Receptions, Gala, Meetings With Dinner

Cultural And Arts Activities
Seminars, Exhibitions, Panels, Workshops

ACTIVITIES AREAS

Sultan Mahmut II Hall
4000 square meters utility area, 3000 people in theater arrangement, 2200 people in gala dinner, 3000 people in cocktail, 2800 people in cocktail prolonge, The height of the hall is 5.5 meters, Width between the columns is 5 meters. It has the necessary equipments for fair, concert, gala, seminar and meeting organizations.

Sadabad Hall
330 square meters utility area, 300 people in theater arrangement, 250 people in gala dinner. It has the necessary equipments for fair, concert, gala, seminar, meeting and reception organizations.

Golden Horn Hall
1800 square meters utility area. It has the necessary equipments for fair organizations.

Küçük Bedesten Hall
600 square meters utility area. It has the necessary equipments for fair organizations.

Lale Restaurant
200 square meters utility area. Hall capacity 120 people. It is the hall from which you can receive restaurant service in all your organizations in Feshane.

Opean Area
12.000 square meters utility area. It has the infrastructure to use as an open area fair or for your special receptions. You can take in your visitors and guests from own pier of Feshane comfortably and securely and host them. While Saltanat Boats can be used in order to live nostalgia, all points of Ýstanbul can be reached by sea motors.

GENERAL INFORMATION

General Policy

Before the reservation, all the items on the Feshane International Fair Congress and Culture Center contract should be agreed upon and the prepayment should have been realized.

1) Some services provided during the activity are listed below :
Air conditioning system, air conditioner, General lighting, General cleaning, General announcement system, Phone operator, phone system, internet, Chair, table and tablecloths, Security Service (general door security), Free Parking Cards For the Participators

2) The services which can be requested in addition with the contract :
First aid, Additional security, Special cleaning, Special voice/light/platform etc. information, Stand design

The Management of Feshane International Fair Congress and Culture Center should be informed of the exact number of guests two workdays before the activity. The scope of the reservation will only be understood with the number of guests and thus the total cost is determined. If the number of participators is less than the number stated at the reservation time, no discount is applied.

If the organization company requests doctor, nurse and ambulance service can be hired during the activity. It is forbidden to hang flags, banners, pendants and posters. Such applications can only be made on the specified area provided that the management gives approval. As it is stated on the contract it is forbidden to glue or nail anything on the doors, walls and ceilings of the halls. More information on how the organizers can use the building is detailed in the contract. The halls cannot be transferred to a third party (person).

Services

A. Food and Drinks
Feshane International Fair Congress and Culture Center has a wide variety of food, drink that fits every taste. Lale Restaurant which has 200 people service capacity is serving under the Management, Feshane International Fair Congress and Culture Center. Lale Restaurant with its comprehensive service from feast to open buffet is an ideal choice for small sized activities as well as international congresses and meetings. No food can be brought from outside in all the activities held in Feshane International Fair Congress and Culture Center.

B. Service Personnel
The personnel and experienced workers of Feshane International Fair Congress and Culture Center are at your service. The expertise of the personnel covering a wide variety of activities, provides that your guests are hosted with attention from the moment they enter through the door of Feshane.

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WEB SITE : Feshane International Fair Congress and Culture Center

MORE INFO & CONTACT
E-Mail : rezervasyon@beltur.com.tr
Phone : +90 212 501 7326
Fax : +90 212 501 7328

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