MODERN or TRADITIONAL
Modern or Traditional ? The easy answer is :
As you like it...
however we should know enough first before deciding or ranking which ones we prefer and like, lack of data or knowledge is similar to ignorance..
so I suggest everyone opens sub-titles in this subject and exchange ideas peacefully, friendly and let our members know more, The Holy Coran starts with "Read !"
I wish to start with the beauties in Islamic Art. The first sub-title could be :
The Beautiful Mosques in the World.
I will try to present them one by one, you can please do the same for the ones existing in your geography, after knowing certain number of them we should be in a better position to rank..
My First presentation is
The Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul Turkey.
THE ARCHITECT IS : legendary SINAN
The Suleiman Mosque (Turkish: Süleymaniye Camii) is a grand 16th-century mosque in Istanbul, Turkey built by Suleiman the Magnificent.
The Suleiman Mosque was built on the order of sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and constructed by the great Ottoman architect Sinan. The construction work began in 1550 and the mosque was finished in 1557.
The mosque is modeled in part on the style of a Byzantine basilica, particularly the Hagia Sophia, which was perhaps a conscious move on the part of the sultan to create a continuity and a symbolic connection with the city's past.
The Suleiman Mosque was ravaged by a fire in 1660 and was restored on the command of sultan Mehmed IV by architect Fossati. The restoration, however, changed the mosque into a more baroque style, damaging the great work severely.
The mosque was restored to its original glory during the 19th century but during World War I the courtyard was used as a weapons depot and when some of the ammunition ignited, the mosque suffered another fire. Not until 1956 was it restored again. Today, the Suleiman Mosque is one of the most popular sights in Istanbul.
What to See
The mosque is 59 meters in length and 58 meters in width. The main dome is 53 meters high and has a diameter of 27.25 meters.
Apart from the main mosque with the prayer hall (cami) and courtyard (avlu), the mosque complex also includes a caravanserai or seraglio (sarayı; han), a public kitchen (imaret) which served food to the poor, a hospital (darüşşifa), a Qur'an school (medrese) and a bath-house (hamam).
In the garden behind the main mosque there are two mausoleums (türbe) including the tombs of sultan Suleiman I, his wife Roxelana (Haseki Hürrem), his daughter Mihrimah, his mother Dilaşub Saliha and his sister Asiye. Suleiman's tomb features a system of layered domes copied from the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.
The sultans Suleiman II, Ahmed II and Safiye (died in 1777), the daughter of Mustafa II, are also buried here. Just outside the mosque walls to the north is the humble tomb of Sinan, designed by the occupant himself.
Location: Süleymaniye Cad., near Istanbul University's north gate, Istanbul
Hours: Daily 9:30am-4:30pm except prayer times
Cost: Free admission
TOMORROW : THE BLUE MOSQUE
All the best
Necip Yesiltepe
Dear Friends,
thank you for your kind comments.
NY
Baroque is a classical design which ironically used in the traditional Catholic church. I don't know much about Arab architecture but deconstructivism would better compliment the mosque being destroyed by time and war without damaging it's concept, I think...
talking about architecture in turkey..yes, its a nice mix of modern and traditional styles which reflect the thoughts of the people as well.
turkey, like indonesia, has people with conservative as well as liberal outlook which is good for the development of the country. its emerging as a significant state in world politics now..
i wonder, what happened to the case of the turkish vessel, mavi marmara..
Thank you for sharing Mr. Necip.
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Mr. Necip,
Thanks a lot for the effort to share this info.
MASHA ALLAH it's magnificent indeed TFS.