Bezmiâlem Valide Sultan Mosque (Dolmabahçe Mosque)

Welcome to the Bezmiâlem Vâlide Sultan Mosque, located in the Dolmabahçe district of Istanbul, right on the shores of the Bosphorus, a place of remarkable elegance. Also known as the Dolmabahçe Mosque, its construction was begun by Bezmiâlem Vâlide Sultan, the mother of Sultan Abdülmecid, and completed by Sultan Abdülmecid after her death, opening for worship in 1855. A striking example of 19th-century Ottoman architecture, the mosque stands out with its elegant facade, large arched windows, and two slender minarets, all bearing influences from Baroque and Empire styles. Its bright interior and location on the Bosphorus coast give the building a unique and magnificent atmosphere. Located near the Dolmabahçe Palace, the Bezmiâlem Vâlide Sultan Mosque is an important site where you can explore both late Ottoman architecture and the historic Bosphorus skyline of Istanbul.