The mosque stands on the second hill of Istanbul.
Since the mosque is elevated above the surrounding area, the entrance is up the stairs and to the gate.
The location of the complex is one surrounded by many shops, businesses, and the Grand Bazaar.
Being such a prosperous and commercially active area, the Sultan knew it would be a convenient location for Muslims to attend prayer.
It would also serve as a reminder to the people of the presence of the state and the Sultan during a time of political and economic misfortune.
Ahmed Resmî Efendi tells a story of the Sultan being greeted by a spiritual old man, prior to the building of the complex, who cried, prayed for his health, and praised him for deciding to build a mosque on that specific piece of ground.
It was after this incident that the Sultan purportedly decided to begin construction.
The complex is also located just across the street from the Gate 1 entrance to the Grand Bazaar.
The Column of Constantine, the historic Gazi Atik Ali Pasha Mosque, and the modern day Çemberlitaş rail station are all located directly south of the mosque within 400 meters.
The mosque stands on the second hill of Istanbul. Since the mosque is elevated above the surrounding area, the entrance is up the stairs and to the gate. The location of the complex is one surrounded by many shops, businesses, and the Grand Bazaar. Being such a prosperous and commercially active area, the Sultan knew it would be a convenient location for Muslims to attend prayer. It would also serve as a reminder to the people of the presence of the state and the Sultan during a time of political and economic misfortune. Ahmed Resmî Efendi tells a story of the Sultan being greeted by a spiritual old man, prior to the building of the complex, who cried, prayed for his health, and praised him for deciding to build a mosque on that specific piece of ground. It was after this incident that the Sultan purportedly decided to begin construction. The complex is also located just across the street from the Gate 1 entrance to the Grand Bazaar. The Column of Constantine, the historic Gazi Atik Ali Pasha Mosque, and the modern day Çemberlitaş rail station are all located directly south of the mosque within 400 meters.
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