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Vaniköy Mosque restored by Kalyon Foundation to serve as a place of worship and cultural center

The iconic Vaniköy Mosque, located on the Bosphorus, had been rendered unusable due to a fire that occurred two years ago. The Kalyon Foundation, committed to the restoration, had pledged to revive the mosque within a span of two years. True to their word, the 358-year-old mosque has risen from the ashes in just 18 months, thanks to the dedicated efforts of a team comprising 100 individuals.

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The exterior facades of the fountain were meticulously plastered and adorned with traditional khorasan mortar. Detailed fringe work was added in accordance with the project specifications. Historical studies brought together a team of 100 dedicated individuals, with six out of seven technical staff members being women. These women, serving as the Project Manager, Restorator, Master Architect, Architect, and OHS Specialist, played a pivotal role in ensuring the project's success within a short timeframe.