Ottoman Complexes

Sultan Ahmed Complex: Ahmed I had commissioned Sedefkar Mehmet Aga for the construction of the complex. Head architect had difficulties in finding a suitable place, so pulled down the villas and mansions situated in front of Hagia Sophia and foundation of the complex was laid down in 1609. It was completed in 1617 after the death of Ahmed I. It is a master work which illustrates the characteristics of the Ottoman architecture. Despite the fact that it is in classical style, it occupies an important place in Turkish architecture with the novelties it has introduced. Here Sinan, has taken Þehzade mosque as an example. It is different with its main dome seated on four chamfered columns and with half domed spaces carried by sharp pointed arches on the sides. All of its walls are covered with Ýznik (Nicaea) tiles. Therefore, it is also called as "Blue Mosque".

Cinili (Tiled) Complex: It is situated in Uskudar. Kosem Lahpeyker Sultan had it constructed by Architect Kasim Aga in 1640. Building as a whole is covered with tiles.

Koprulu Complex: It is situated in Divanyolu street. Koprulu Mehmed Pasha had it built in 1661.

Merzifonlu Kara Mustafa Pasha Complex: It is situated in Divanyolu street. It was initiated by Merzifonlu Pasha in 1681 and after his death was completed by his son Damat Ali Paþa in 1690.

Amcazade Huseyin Pasha Complex: It is situated in Sarachanebasi, Fatih. Amcazade Huseyin Pasha had it built in 1700.

New Valide Complex: Sultan Emetullah, mother of Ahmed III, had it built on the quay square in Uskudar between 1708-1710.

Corlulu Ali Pasha Complex: Ali Pasha from Corlu had it built in Carsikapi between 1707- 1708.

Damad Ibrahim Pasha Complex: General Damad Ibrahim from Nevsehir had it built in Sehzadebasi in 1720.

Hekimoglu Ali Pasa Complex: It is situated in Davutpasa. It was built by Architect Haci Mustafa and Ömer Aga in 1 734.

Nuruosmaniye Complex: It is located in Nuruosmaniye, Carsikapi. Sultan Mahmud I had it initiated in 1748 and it was completed by Architect Mustafa Aga and Foreman Simon in 1755 during the period of Osman III.

Laleli Complex: It was initiated in Laleli in 1759 in the period of Mustafa III and completed in 1763. It was built by Architect Mehmed Tahir Aga in Baroque style.

Abdulhamid I Complex: It is situated in Bahcekapi. Its construction was initiated between 1775-1776 in the period of Abdülhamid I and completed in 1789. Its architecture is Mehmed Tahir Aga.

Kucuk Efendi Complex: Sheikh Muhammed Abdurresid had it built in Yedikule in 1825.