A Visit to Esmahan Sultan Mosque Near My Town

in photography •  7 years ago  (edited)

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Greetings!

So on a sunny day I took a short walk with my friend @alex1923.

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We walked around the city of Mangalia looking for some places to make cool photos and we found a Mosque that was open ...

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With respect we asked if it was possible to enter and make a photo or two...and we received the OK

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The Esmahan Sultan Mosque in Mangalia is the oldest Muslim cult site in Romania that was built in 1575.

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The Mosque is surrounded by a Mohammedan cemetery containing tombs that are 300 years old. All of that in the heart of the city, Mangalia.

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The Mosque was built in the year of 1575 by the daughter of Sultan Selim II (1566-1574), who was the wife of Sokollu Mehmed Pasha, his father's vizier ("Vizir" in Romanian...it was like a minister in the Ottoman Empire )

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Well I hope you liked this small history lesson, I am Cynetyc and we shall see each other in a future post!

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It's made in 1575, well the architecture looks like of yesterday, I sometimes get confused how they made such giant and beautiful structures those days when there weren't that much of resources available, they really were master minds and great artists, we Muslims go to Mosques for prayers and achieve inner peace, hope you achieved inner peace there.

This mosque was restored few times as Mangalia ( old historic name Callatis) and Constanta (Tomis) are actually historical places (cities) ...so much that some buildings in Constanta have to either stop constructing or make a place underneath them with glass ( like in a museum) where people can see archaeologic findings like old pottery .

Well it seems lot intresting, hope I will one day visit there

That was a very beautiful place thanks @cynetyc!

Thank you @mindlock for appreciating my work !

Very nice photos and good history lesson !

But what happend to your hand there @cynetyc?
It looks like the ¨thing¨ that Flash is doing from dc comics.

Ha ha ha ...Yeah I think I moved my hand in an instant and the camera caught the moment in a "blury state".
But overall I liked the result and upload it in my post.

Beautiful mosque and nice to see you in the mosque. Photography are excellent♥

Wow you found and historic place so cool to know the history of that place and take a look to the past, it look small but full of interesting things to know.

Cool..
Amazing clicks my friend

The great ottoman empire presented such excellent works everywhere he went.
A great share. I congratulate you. For accurate information and high quality sharing ..

Mosque still stands after so many years ...that is Great ...Thanks to Allah....
And you have made it there it is great otherwise i have seen many ill people always fussing about muslims are terrorists....i am glad you are different from them...thanks mate...

Yes ...this is a problem I'm afraid...
With the past attacks in Europe many people have a fear ...over Muslims.
But this is not the case in my place witch is a very old part of Romania called Dobrogea.
Here people know the difference between a Muslim and a extremist.
In 2 Mai witch is my village we have:

  • muslims (both turkish and ancestors of Gingis Han -Tatari--witch is Mongolo-turco-turanic origin)
  • lipoveni ( Ortodox old rite of slavic origin -me included)
  • romi (gypsy people ), they are of Ortodox religion
  • full romanian 100% of different birth place like moldoveni, olteni,
  • maghiar (romanian with hungarian origin)

Yeah so all that is just in my little village of 2248 people. (last count in 2002)

We live and function as a good oiled machine ...and we have a good understanding of one and the other.
I really hope that the rest of the world...will understand too...

Ottoman, has built such beautiful works everywhere it goes ..
thank you for visiting this holy work and sharing it @cynetyc

The mosque though looks good on the outside and that garden around it is fantastic. In other circumstamces it would have been great to visit it in the inside.
There's a small entrance fee - I think 5 Lei. The mosque is easy to find, and I can't say the latter for the ancient archeological ruins which should have been nearby, but nobody could guide us properly in English for the direction.

You make a very good point @jahangirwifii!

We have places full of history in my country but not all the places can have a guide . This issue was discussed by our government but I do not know when they will implement a change.
The popular places of Romania have a English guide but still there a lot room for improvement.
For example in Bulgaria there are many places where they accept RON as a currency and for Romanians this is great. Even some of the restaurants have the menu in Ron and local currency.
We could have something similar...and it can be a very good improvement.

Marvelous! It's a historical and well maintained mosque. The inner view is more glorious and imposing. I am sure you enjoyed your visit to it. I can say it will be your memorable visit. Your last photo is a bit blurry! Were you walking while the photo was captured?

MASHALLAH <3
I'm really feeling happy to see you visiting Mosque,
It's really a beautiful Mosque and old too!

Great experience Mr. @cynetyc... Fabulous mosque that built by cut stone.. Its really amazing....I hear about this mosque but dont know such kinds of information . Now i know that..

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Really amazing photography.
Mosque is a holy place.
When we pray in the mosque , we feel peace in mind.
By the way this mosque was so much beautifull.
It was anciant but well decorated.
Thanks for sharing to us @cynetyc

I didn't know a mosque and i think is piece of history and itself talk about how was the world in that times, thanks for take the time to share interesting places that you find in your travels. Regards

Beautiful photos of the holy place and this mosque is very beautiful! Your story is very interesting and I learned something new for myself! Thank you @cynetyc

Wow! Great and amazing post.
Awesome photography.
Nice clicks!!
I really love your post. 😍😍😍
Great content.
Very well articulated.
Excellent job sir.

Thanks @cynetyc for sharing this post. 🤗💙

Upvoted + resteemed your post.

What I like Steemitt is that you can learn a lot of new and interesting. Thank you for an excellent correspondence excursion and wonderful photos.

@cynetyc, Such a fantastic place you had near town. Amazing background to see. Seems sunny weather condition. Inside Esmahan Sultan Mosquehas nice decorations. Awesome.

Such a fantastic photo shots taken @cynetyc.
Glorious experienced visit.

This is very very beautiful photography and it is really look
Thanks @cynetyc
Have a great day

The Esmahan Sultan Mosque in Mangalia is the oldest Muslim cult site in Romania that was built in 1575.

Oh.. It's too ancient. But seems well maintained there. Surrounding area so beautiful. You've most walk experience @cynetyc.

Great post.Loved the amazing picture and that is great that you visited mosque in Mangalia which is a beautiful place and has a beautiful history.As it is so beautiful i also want to visit as i am muslim and want to pray there for ones.That is great that it is the oldest mosque Romania and it was completed in 1575.Thanks for sharing it with us..@cynetyc

@cynetyc you won hearts of muslims 😍😍😍😍 thank you so much for such beautiful clicks 😍😍😍 and your research 👌👌. I can't tell you condition of my heart right now being muslim there is nothing beautiful than this post loads of respect and love for you thank alot my friend😇😇😇😇

Wow! Great and amazing post.
Awesome photography.
Nice clicks!!
I really love your post. 😍😍😍
Great content.
Very well articulated.
Excellent job sir.

Thanks @cynetyc for sharing this post. 🤗💙

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Thank you very much @shanto24!

Most welcome dear 💜

This is soo beautiful place, everything is amazing the tree and a mosque is very pretty
Awesome travel story 💕

Ah nice of you to visit a mosque cause nowadays most people think bad about muslims and would think teice before entering, the history is rich and i am a muslim too and would very much love to visit that place as it also harbors history.love this post and you also made a good example.

wow this Mosque is very nice ...and i want to see this Mosque

wow.....that's a beautiful photo.and wonderful place
@cynetyc thanks for share with us

he Esmahan Sultan Mosque from Mangaliais one of the most important historical and religious monuments of southern romanian seaside. The muslim place of worship was built in 1573 by the daughter of one of the greatest rulers of the Ottoman Empire, Selim II, in memory of his father.

Such a historical mosque..!

The mosque is almost 450 years old..! And the interior is so pretty..!!!
U r lucky to have a visit here..! And the pictures are looking beautiful too..!! 👌👌

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Thanks for sharing such a great post with us always good to see your post : )

Beautiful & Historic mosque which is almost 340 years old. Nice to see it's in good shape. It is a great effort of government and Muslim community to make mosque in such a nice condition. Hopefully mosque will be in operation for Prayers. Thanks for sharing the beautiful old architect mosque and its history:) keep sharing @cynetyc

You and @alex1923 are so lucky this place is awesome,thanks a lot for sharing sir.

Wonderful place you traveling @cynetyc. I totally inspiring to see beautiful images you taken still your walk. Thanks it sharing. Have a nice day.

Very beautiful picture indeed
I respect all religions
I love mosques a lot

photo photo of the beautiful mosque, thank you, has told her history.

nice photography @Cynetyc.
its amazing,keep up the good work

nice

sa te duci si in turcia sa vizitezi moscheeele sultanilor , e frumos ,

Awesome photography.
Nice clicks!!
I really love your post. 😍😍😍
Great content.
Very well articulated.
Excellent job sir.

excellent photography bro...

You say something about your future. And the car has 300 years. Looks like there are some stories that have happened in the past. It is very good that I heard this story

The place is looking so beautiful... Really liked it sir.👍

Mosque is beautiful and elegant despite its old age but we Muslims feel comfortable and reassuring when we perform the prayer
All the best for you @cynetyc 👍👍😃

Splendid......

alhamdulillah
thanks @cynetyc ..Esmahan Sultan Mosque is really beautiful

The greatest place in the world. I just want to pray salah there..

such a lovely place!
awesome clicks

Wow excellent photography.
@cynetyc
100% like & resteem

you are a great photographer, thanks for sharing..

so looking nice photography. amazing place
enjoy your travel happy holiday. have a great day. thanks for @cynetyc

I hear about Esmahan Sultan Mosque. but never see this Mosque. First time i see with details! thanks dear @cynetyc. Its so nice & amazing decoretion into the mosque. One more thing!! You look very well dear!

Esmahan Sultan Mosque construction looks solid, No wonder it holds ground firm even today. Nice pictures, Thanks for sharing @cynetyc

One of the best place one can be :)

The Mosque does indeed looks very beautiful from the inside as well !

beautiful mosque

That was a very beautiful place thank's @cynetyc

I didn't know a mosque and i think is piece of history and itself talk about how was the world in that times, thanks for take the time to share interesting places that you find in your travels. And you have made it there it is great otherwise i have seen many ill people always fussing about muslims are terrorists....i am glad you are different from them...thanks mate..
And you have made it there it is great otherwise i have seen many ill people always fussing about muslims are terrorists....i am glad you are different from them...thanks mate...

wow so beautiful mosque 😍SubhanAllah 😍

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Yeah, we surely liked the small history lesson. And the photos clicked by you are also very good.