Abdulhakim Sanjak Mosque
| Abdulhakim Sanjak Mosque | |
|---|---|
Abdülhakim Sancak Camii | |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Istanbul Technical University, Maslak |
| Municipality | Istanbul |
| Country | Turkey |
Interactive map of Abdulhakim Sanjak Mosque | |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Modern |
| Funded by | Sancak Vakfı |
| Established | September 7, 2019 |
| Specifications | |
| Interior area | 1200 m2 |
| Dome | 1 |
| Dome height (outer) | 21 m |
| Dome dia. (outer) | 26 m |
| Minaret | 1 |
| Minaret height | 39 m |
| Materials | Mostly concrete, wood and marble |
Abdulhakim Sanjak Mosque (Turkish: Abdülhakim Sancak Camii), or ITU Mosque is a mosque located in Istanbul Technical University. It was established in September 7, 2019, on a total area of 11,500 square meters. For use of the mosque, it is required to be an ITU student, academician or personal. The minaret of the mosque was made in the shape of a pencil, emphasizing being a part of a university.
Architectural structure
The mosque is generally built in a modern and unusual architectural style. The exterior features predominantly white marble and glass. The staircases are made of black marble or wood. Alternatively to staircases, it includes ramps.[1][2]
It is a total of 3 floors. The middle floor, which is also the entrance floor, can be accessed from the main entrance and two different doors. The lower floor is partially underground, and can be accessed from two doors and the indoor stairs on the middle floor. The top floor is not as large as the other floors. Is is generally used by women. The lower floor has a yellow carpet, and the middle floor has a blue one. The only chandelier in the mosque is on the middle floor.[1][2]
The mosque is built on an area of 11,500 square meters. The worship area of the mosque is located on a 1,200 square meter area. While it has a capacity of approximately 2,500 people, this capacity can be increased to 5,000 with its courtyard.[3]
The ground of its courtyard is totally covered with white marble. There is an ornamental pool in the middle of the courtyard. The solar panels around the courtyard are used to meet the energy needs of the mosque. Also, there is a parking lot near the courtyard. There is also a washroom just outside the courtyard.[2][4]
The mosque has only one minaret which is similar to a pencil. The purpose of that is to emphasize that it is a part of a university. The height of the minaret is equal to 39 meters.[1][5]
Gallery
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Muezzin's platform
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Minbar
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Mihrab
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Main gate
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Washroom
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Courtyard
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Front wall
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Side wall
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View of top floor from middle floor
References
- ^ a b c "İTÜ Abdülhakim Sancak Câmisi İbadete Açıldı - Câmiakademi". camiakademi.com (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 22 January 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
- ^ a b c Gökhan Karakaş (7 September 2019). "İTÜ Camii ibadete açıldı". Milliyet (in Turkish). Retrieved 25 February 2025.
- ^ İstanbul Valiliği Bilgi İşlem Şube Müdürlüğü. "İTÜ Abdülhakim Sancak Camii İbadete Açıldı". www.istanbul.gov.tr. Archived from the original on 20 July 2020. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
- ^ "Abdülhakim Sancak Camii dualarla açıldı". www.diyanet.gov.tr. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
- ^ Berk Özkan. "İTÜ Abdülhakim Sancak Camisi açıldı". Anadolu Ajansı (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 25 January 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2025.
External links
- Geographic data related to Abdulhakim Sanjak Mosque at OpenStreetMap