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Fatih Mosque_Istanbul
The current mosque and surrounding complex were constructed in 1771 over the rubble of the original that collapsed in the earthquake of 1766. The original Fatih Mosque and complex were built on the orders of Sultan Fatih Mehmet, who conquered Istanbul in 1453.
The complex was restored by Bayezit II following an earthquake in 1509 but it was severely damaged in the 1766 earthquake. Except for the mihrab, the medreses (schools), and the inner courtyard, the damaged complex was demolished under Mustafa III and the new construction was completed in 1771.
The Imperial Fatih Mosque was constructed between 1462 and 1470. Wanting a monument more spectacular than that of Ayasofya, the sultan cut off the hands of the architect when the Fatih Mosque failed to surpass the height of the church, despite its position atop the fourth of the seven hills of Istanbul.
Fatih Mosque_Istanbul
The current mosque and surrounding complex were constructed in 1771 over the rubble of the original that collapsed in the earthquake of 1766. The original Fatih Mosque and complex were built on the orders of Sultan Fatih Mehmet, who conquered Istanbul in 1453.
The complex was restored by Bayezit II following an earthquake in 1509 but it was severely damaged in the 1766 earthquake. Except for the mihrab, the medreses (schools), and the inner courtyard, the damaged complex was demolished under Mustafa III and the new construction was completed in 1771.
The Imperial Fatih Mosque was constructed between 1462 and 1470. Wanting a monument more spectacular than that of Ayasofya, the sultan cut off the hands of the architect when the Fatih Mosque failed to surpass the height of the church, despite its position atop the fourth of the seven hills of Istanbul.