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Iskele Mosque – Üsküdar – Istanbul
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Iskele Mosque – Üsküdar – Istanbul

Among the surviving Ottoman monuments in Istanbul, the most prominent are the imperial mosques, which continue to dominate the city’s skyline. One of the earliest and most visible examples on the Asian side is the Iskele Mosque in Üsküdar. The grandest of these are the 16th and 17th century mosque complexes. Although, those built in the 18th and 19th centuries remain equally significant. Fatih Sultan ...
Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque – Istanbul
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Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque – Istanbul

Among Istanbul’s many Ottoman landmarks, the most renowned are its monumental imperial mosques, such as the Blue Mosque, Şehzade Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque. But, in my view, the Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque also holds a significant place in Istanbul’s rich Ottoman heritage.





PERTEVNIYAL VALIDE SULTAN MOSQUE

Situated in bustling ...
Dolmabahçe Mosque – Istanbul
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Dolmabahçe Mosque – Istanbul

Much like the iconic Yeni Mosque near the Galata Bridge, the Dolmabahce Mosque stands as one of the most recognizable Ottoman imperial mosques, familiar to almost every visitor to Istanbul. Its striking presence along the Bosphorus ensures that anyone embarking on a scenic cruise or simply crossing between the European and Asian sides of the city will inevitably catch sight of its elegant ...
Teşvikiye Mosque – Istanbul
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Teşvikiye Mosque – Istanbul

Among Istanbul’s many Ottoman landmarks, the most renowned are its monumental imperial mosques, such as the Blue Mosque, Şehzade Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque. But in my view, the Tesvikiye Mosque also holds a significant place in Istanbul’s rich Ottoman heritage. Let me say a word about the correct spelling of this mosque’s name. In Turkish, it is the Teşvikiye Mosque. However, since the letter “ş” does ...
Grand Selimiye Mosque – Istanbul
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Grand Selimiye Mosque – Istanbul

Among Istanbul’s many Ottoman landmarks, the most renowned are its monumental imperial mosques, such as the Blue Mosque, Şehzade Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque. But in my view, the Grand Selimiye Mosque also holds a significant place in Istanbul’s rich Ottoman heritage.





OTTOMAN IMPERIAL MOSQUES

Ottoman sultans and members of the dynasty ...
Eyüp Sultan Mosque – Istanbul
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Eyüp Sultan Mosque – Istanbul

Among Istanbul’s many Ottoman landmarks, the most renowned are its monumental imperial mosques, such as the Blue Mosque, Şehzade Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque. However, Ottoman imperial mosques are scattered throughout the city and, in my view, the Eyup Sultan Mosque holds a uniquely significant place in both Istanbul’s rich Ottoman heritage and the broader Islamic world. Let me say a word about the ...
Laleli Mosque – Istanbul
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Laleli Mosque – Istanbul

Among Istanbul's many Ottoman landmarks, the most renowned are its monumental imperial mosques, such as the Blue Mosque, Şehzade Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque. However, Ottoman imperial mosques are scattered throughout the city and, in my view, the Laleli Mosque also holds a significant place in Istanbul's rich Ottoman heritage.



OTTOMAN IMPERIAL MOSQUES

Ottoman ...
Fatih Mosque – Istanbul
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Fatih Mosque – Istanbul

Among the many Ottoman landmarks in Istanbul, the most renowned are the monumental imperial mosques, such as the Blue Mosque, Şehzade Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque. However, Ottoman imperial mosques are scattered throughout the city and, in my view, the Fatih Mosque stands as a true symbol of the conquest of Constantinople. The Ottomans captured Constantinople in 1453 and the Ottoman sultanate ceased to ...
Ayazma Mosque – Istanbul
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Ayazma Mosque – Istanbul

Of all Ottoman heritage, undoubtedly the most famous are monumental imperial mosques located in Istanbul’s Fatih district such as the Blue, Şehzade and Süleymaniye Mosque. But Ottoman imperial mosques are all over the city, such as the less popular Ayazma Mosque in Üsküdar.





OTTOMAN IMPERIAL MOSQUES

Ottoman sultans or other members of the ...
Nuruosmaniye Mosque – Istanbul
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Nuruosmaniye Mosque – Istanbul

Of all the surviving examples of Ottoman architectural heritage, some of the most famous are the monumental imperial mosques in Istanbul's Fatih district, such as the Blue Mosque, the Şehzade Mosque and the Süleymaniye Mosque. However, thanks to its exceptional location, the Nuruosmaniye Mosque also stands out as one of the city's most remarkable historic landmarks, familiar to all visitors to ...
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