Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque
The Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque, also known as the Aksaray Valide Mosque (Turkish: Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Camii, Aksaray Valide Sultan Camii), is a grand Ottoman imperial mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. It is located at the intersection of Ordu Street and Atatürk Boulevard in the Aksaray neighborhood beside the Pertevniyal High School (Turkish: Pertevniyal Lisesi) which was also built by the order of Sultana Pertevniyal in 1872. The mosque attracts 400-500 worshipers during prayer times and over 2,500 worshipers during prayer on Fridays.
| Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque | |
|---|---|
Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque seen from street | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Istanbul, Turkey |
Location within the Fatih district of Istanbul | |
| Geographic coordinates | 41°00′36″N 28°57′11″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Ottoman, Gothic, Renaissance, Islamic |
| Completed | 1872 |
| Minaret(s) | 2 |
The mosque's location was regarded as important to the Valide Sultan and royal family, as Aksaray was a vital commercial center during the Ottoman period. At the time what is now a busy pedestrian thoroughfare was known for its overwhelming beauty, with plentiful gardens and orchards.