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Of all the remarkable Ottoman heritage in Istanbul, undoubtedly the most famous are the monumental imperial mosques located in the Fatih district. The Blue Mosque, Şehzade Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque are all architectural marvels, globally recognised as symbols of Ottoman grandeur. However, in the quieter district of Üsküdar, the Cinili Mosque also holds a special place in Ottoman history. Commissioned by ...
Of all the Ottoman heritage, the most renowned are the monumental imperial mosques of Istanbul's Fatih district, such as the Blue Mosque, the Nuruosmaniye Mosque and the Süleymaniye Mosque. Yet, the Atik Valide Mosque in Üsküdar holds a special place for two reasons. Built in the name of the formidable Nurbanu Sultan, it stands as a proud symbol of the Sultanate of Women era in Ottoman history.
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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 ...
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 ...
Of all the Ottoman heritage, the most renowned are undoubtedly the monumental imperial mosques located in Istanbul's Fatih district, such as the Blue Mosque, the Şehzade Mosque and the Süleymaniye Mosque. Yet, Ottoman imperial mosques are scattered throughout the city. Among them - the lesser known Ayazma Mosque in Üsküdar.
OTTOMAN IMPERIAL MOSQUES <br ...
OTTOMAN IMPERIAL MOSQUES <br ...
