Reflections of the Ottoman Period of Westernization in Religious Architecture: Facade Arrangement of the Balyan Mosques

The conceptualization of Western architecture became a prominent force in Ottoman with the advent period westernization that started at beginning eighteenth century during Tulip Era (1718-1730). most important cultural dynamic changed course was imported architectural styles originated Europe. Welcoming western influence state policy persevered throughout nineteenth century. In this century, western-based perspective Armenian-Ottoman Balyan Family came to forefront. architects created an original language by blending elements and traditional architecture, justifiably imprinting their stamp on While predominantly producing civil official buildings, Family's mosques also stood out new design features. This article seeks present analyze arrangements facades eight built 19th namely Büyük Mecidiye Mosque, Küçük Dolmabahçe Nusretiye Yıldız Hamidiye Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Teşvikiye Sadabad Mosque.