Küçük Mecidiye Mosque
| Küçük Mecidiye Mosque | |
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| Basic information | |
| Location | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Geographic coordinates | 41°02′43″N 29°01′01″E / 41.045280°N 29.017017°E |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Architectural description | |
| Architect(s) | Nigoğos Balyan |
| Architectural type | Mosque |
| Architectural style | Ottoman architecture |
| Groundbreaking | 1843 |
| Completed | 1848 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
The Küçük Mecidiye Mosque (Turkish: Küçük Mecidiye Camii) is an Ottoman mosque in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey. It was built from the order of Sultan Abdülmecid I by Nigoğos Balyan, member of the Balyan family. The mosque is located on the Çırağan Street near the entrance to the Yıldız Park. Beşiktaş Police Station is located nearby, Çırağan Palace is across the street.
See also
References
- Small mosques, mosque complexes (Külliye) and masjids at Ministry of Culture and Tourism
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Coordinates: 41°02′43″N 29°01′01″E / 41.045280°N 29.017017°E
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