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Blue Mosque
Among the Ottoman heritage sites in Istanbul, the monumental Ottoman imperial mosques are the most prominent and enduring symbols of the empire’s architectural and cultural legacy.
The largest and most impressive mosque complexes were constructed in the 16th and 17th centuries. Although, those built in the 18th and 19th centuries remain equally significant in terms of style and representation.
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One of the main reasons I like Istanbul is its extraordinary history. Originally known as Byzantium, later Constantinople and finally Istanbul, this city was the centre of power for the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires for nearly 16 centuries. While remarkable Byzantine monuments such as Hagia Sophia and the Theodosian Walls still stand, it is the Ottoman heritage that most visibly defines the city today - ...
I first published this post on Istanbul in 2019, after spending five weeks traveling across Turkey. I returned in June 2024 for another week and, in July 2025, I began a three-week journey through Turkey once again in this incredible city.
So, I decided it was time to refresh the post and give it more prominence, a homage to a place that continues to captivate me. Of course, no single article can truly ...
The Blue Mosque is one of the most iconic Ottoman era landmarks in Istanbul. Together with Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace, it forms the heart of the city's most visited historic district. With its six minarets, it reflects the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Sultan Ahmed I, who commissioned its construction.
OTTOMAN IMPERIAL MOSQUES
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OTTOMAN IMPERIAL MOSQUES
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