Selamsız
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Selamsız is a neighborhood (semt) in the municipality of Üsküdar
on the Asian side of Istanbul
, Turkey
. It corresponds more or less to the current officially-recognized neighborhoods (mahalleler) of Selami Ali and Murat Reis. These neighborhoods are bounded on the north by Sultantepe
, on the north and northeast by İcadiye
, on the east by Altunizade, on the south by Atik-i Valide, and on the west by Mimar Sinan.
The name selamsız means "without a selam" or "not giving a greeting; rude," but the name seems to be derived from the name of Sheikh
Selami Ali, who gave his name to a mosque
, a dervish lodge
, a public bath, and a public fountain in the neighborhood.
, Çürüklük, Küçükbakkalköy, Tophane, Çayırboyu, and Lonca. However, 5000 Romanis are reported to have been evicted from the area in 1996.
in the area include Selami Ali Mosque (1965), Kara Alaattin Mosque (also known as Kara Kadı (Black Judge) Mosque and Çingene Fırın (Gypsy Oven) Mosque; present building constructed after 1937), Gonca Gül Mosque (2001), Şuca Ahmet Pasha Mosque (1692), Fevziye Hatun Mosque (1882), Ayazma Mescit (1982), and Fatma Hatun Mescit (present building constructed after 1887).
Dervish lodges
in the area include Feyzullah Efendi Lodge (also known as the Hindiler (Indians) Lodge) and Acıbadem Lodge (sometimes called the Selâmi Ali Efendi Lodge).
(present building built 1831), the Surp Garabet (Saint John the Baptist
) Armenian Church
(first church on the site, 1590; present building built 1888), and the Surp Haç (Holy Cross) Armenian Church (built 1676, rebuilt 1880).
, Ahmet Keleşoğlu Anatolian High School, Bağlarbaşı Private High School, Istanbul Science High School, and Surp Haç (Holy Cross) Armenian Private High School.
Elementary and middle schools include Selami Ali Primary School, Bağlarbaşı Primary School, Hilmi Çelikoğlu Primary School, Kalfayan Armenian Private Primary School, Semerciyan Cemran Armenian Private Primary School, Üsküdar Private Primary School, and the Bağlarbaşı campus of Sev Private Primary School.
Adult education
centers include the Üsküdar Public Education Center.
Üsküdar
Üsküdar is a large and densely populated municipality of Istanbul, Turkey, on the Anatolian shore of the Bosphorus. It is bordered on the north by Beykoz, on the east by Ümraniye, on the southeast by Ataşehir, on the south by Kadıköy, and on the west by the Bosphorus, with the areas of Beşiktaş,...
on the Asian side of Istanbul
Istanbul
Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
, Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. It corresponds more or less to the current officially-recognized neighborhoods (mahalleler) of Selami Ali and Murat Reis. These neighborhoods are bounded on the north by Sultantepe
Sultantepe, Istanbul
Sultantepe is a neighborhood in the municipality of Üsküdar on the Asian side of Istanbul, Turkey. The name Sultantepe means "sultan hill."...
, on the north and northeast by İcadiye
İcadiye
İcadiye is a neighborhood in the Üsküdar municipality on the Asian side of Istanbul, Turkey. It is centered on İcadiye Hill and is bordered on the north by Kuzguncuk, on the east by Altunizade, on the south by Selami Ali, and on the west by Sultantepe...
, on the east by Altunizade, on the south by Atik-i Valide, and on the west by Mimar Sinan.
The name selamsız means "without a selam" or "not giving a greeting; rude," but the name seems to be derived from the name of Sheikh
Sheikh
Not to be confused with sikhSheikh — also spelled Sheik or Shaikh, or transliterated as Shaykh — is an honorific in the Arabic language that literally means "elder" and carries the meaning "leader and/or governor"...
Selami Ali, who gave his name to a mosque
Mosque
A mosque is a place of worship for followers of Islam. The word is likely to have entered the English language through French , from Portuguese , from Spanish , and from Berber , ultimately originating in — . The Arabic word masjid literally means a place of prostration...
, a dervish lodge
Khanqah
A Khanqah, Khaniqah , ribat, zawiya, or tekke is a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood, or tariqa, and is a place for spiritual retreat and character reformation...
, a public bath, and a public fountain in the neighborhood.
Romani
Selamsız is one of the historic Romani (Gypsy) neighborhoods of Istanbul, along with SulukuleSulukule
Sulukule is a historic settlement in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is within the area of Istanbul’s historic peninsula, adjacent to the western part of the city walls. The area has historically been occupied by Romani communities...
, Çürüklük, Küçükbakkalköy, Tophane, Çayırboyu, and Lonca. However, 5000 Romanis are reported to have been evicted from the area in 1996.
Mosques and dervish lodges
MosquesMosque
A mosque is a place of worship for followers of Islam. The word is likely to have entered the English language through French , from Portuguese , from Spanish , and from Berber , ultimately originating in — . The Arabic word masjid literally means a place of prostration...
in the area include Selami Ali Mosque (1965), Kara Alaattin Mosque (also known as Kara Kadı (Black Judge) Mosque and Çingene Fırın (Gypsy Oven) Mosque; present building constructed after 1937), Gonca Gül Mosque (2001), Şuca Ahmet Pasha Mosque (1692), Fevziye Hatun Mosque (1882), Ayazma Mescit (1982), and Fatma Hatun Mescit (present building constructed after 1887).
Dervish lodges
Khanqah
A Khanqah, Khaniqah , ribat, zawiya, or tekke is a building designed specifically for gatherings of a Sufi brotherhood, or tariqa, and is a place for spiritual retreat and character reformation...
in the area include Feyzullah Efendi Lodge (also known as the Hindiler (Indians) Lodge) and Acıbadem Lodge (sometimes called the Selâmi Ali Efendi Lodge).
Cemeteries and tombs
The biggest cemetery in the neighborhood is Bülbülderesi Cemetery. There are also tombs and small cemeteries scattered throughout the neighborhood, usually near mosques and dervish lodges, for instance, the tomb of Köstendili Ali Efendi and the grave of Hadice Hanım (commonly called the tomb of "Selâmsız Baba"), both near the Acıbadem Lodge.Churches
Churches in the area include the İlya Profiti (Prophet Elijah) Greek Orthodox ChurchGreek Orthodox Church
The Greek Orthodox Church is the body of several churches within the larger communion of Eastern Orthodox Christianity sharing a common cultural tradition whose liturgy is also traditionally conducted in Koine Greek, the original language of the New Testament...
(present building built 1831), the Surp Garabet (Saint John the Baptist
John the Baptist
John the Baptist was an itinerant preacher and a major religious figure mentioned in the Canonical gospels. He is described in the Gospel of Luke as a relative of Jesus, who led a movement of baptism at the Jordan River...
) Armenian Church
Armenian Apostolic Church
The Armenian Apostolic Church is the world's oldest National Church, is part of Oriental Orthodoxy, and is one of the most ancient Christian communities. Armenia was the first country to adopt Christianity as its official religion in 301 AD, in establishing this church...
(first church on the site, 1590; present building built 1888), and the Surp Haç (Holy Cross) Armenian Church (built 1676, rebuilt 1880).
Schools
High schools is the area include Cumhuriyet (Republic) High School, Üsküdar American AcademyÜsküdar American Academy
Üsküdar American Academy is a private coeducational high school located in Istanbul, Turkey. It is regarded as one of the most academically rigorous institutions in Turkey.-History:...
, Ahmet Keleşoğlu Anatolian High School, Bağlarbaşı Private High School, Istanbul Science High School, and Surp Haç (Holy Cross) Armenian Private High School.
Elementary and middle schools include Selami Ali Primary School, Bağlarbaşı Primary School, Hilmi Çelikoğlu Primary School, Kalfayan Armenian Private Primary School, Semerciyan Cemran Armenian Private Primary School, Üsküdar Private Primary School, and the Bağlarbaşı campus of Sev Private Primary School.
Adult education
Adult education
Adult education is the practice of teaching and educating adults. Adult education takes place in the workplace, through 'extension' school or 'school of continuing education' . Other learning places include folk high schools, community colleges, and lifelong learning centers...
centers include the Üsküdar Public Education Center.