VALID ATIK MOSQUE (VALID ATIK CAMII)
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At Toptaşı, on a vast and rugged terrain, it is part of a complex built between 1577 and 1583, in accordance with the wishes of the mother of Sultan Murad III (1574-1595), Sultan Nurbanu. It is one of the largest complexes built by the architect Sinan. Apart from the mosque, there is a medersa, a dispensary, a caravanserai, a hospice, a popular canteen and a Koranic reading school built close together. The central space of the mosque is topped by a dome resting on six pillars and extends towards two lateral spaces each covered with two domes. The inner part is covered with four domes, while the outer part has a sloping roof. The building is covered with 16th century Iznik ceramic panels. The marble minbar is carved with geometric motifs and the imperial lodge is decorated with 18th century carvings. The rectangular courtyard is bordered by a peristyle covered with domes. The medersa, which is adjoining the mosque wall, is built according to a classical plan, with rooms aligned along the courtyard and bordered by a portico. The large classroom is located in the east wing. The dispensary of the complex is to the east of the mosque. The double hammam consists of a vaulted frigidarium (dedicated to cold baths), a tepidarium (warm baths) topped by a cupola in the centre and a caldarium (hot baths) with a large cupola.
