🕌 Barbaros Hayreddin Pasha Mosque: A Monument to a Naval Legend （2）

🕌 The Barbaros Hayreddin Pasha Mosque: A Modern Tribute In 2023, President Erdogan inaugurated this state-of-the-art mosque in Besiktas’s Levent district, blending classical Ottoman elegance with contemporary design. Inspired by the sea, its features include: A 24-meter-wide, 44-meter-high central dome 🌐Four minarets soaring to 79 or 92 meters 🗼 Capacity for 20,000 worshippers 🕋 Modern amenities: parking, a kindergarten, and cultural spaces 🚗👶 ⚓ Nautical Details: A Voyage Through Art Every element pays homage to Hayreddin’s legacy: 🧭Quran cases adorned with compass motifs Dome patterns resembling ship steering wheels 🛶 🌊Blue hues and stained-glass sailboats Minarets etched with seagulls 🕊️ Acoustic domes with strategically placed holes to amplify prayers 🔊 🌟 More Than a Mosque: A Cultural Beacon This architectural marvel serves as both a place of worship and a vibrant community hub, reflecting Hayreddin Pasha’s enduring spirit as a defender of faith and navigator of history. #BarbarosMosque #OttomanLegacy #IstanbulMarvel #NavalHero