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Sultan-Ahmed-Moschee (Blaue Moschee) "Blue Hued Wonder"

Dubbed the “Blue ” by Europeans because of its rich blue interior ceiling tiles in the Iznik tradition, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, with its six and series of elegant , is a one of a kind. Built at the behest of Ahmet I between 1609 and 1616, the mosque was designed by by Adli Wahid on Unsplash the architect Sedefkar Mehmet Ağa, one of Mimar Sinan's most prominent students. Inside, the entrance illuminated by a wrought iron chandelier, gives way to the central prayer space, that evokes wonder with its intricate interiors adorned with thousands of tiles and filtered natural light from arched stained glass windows. The shrine near the mosque houses the tombs of Ahmet I and his wife Kosem Sultan. The Blue Mosque is a working mosque, so non-worshiping tourists are not permitted to enter during prayer times, which occur 5 times daily for 30 minutes each.

+90 212 458 0776 www.sultanahmetcami.org/ Meydanı No: 7, Istanbul

Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque "Iconic Mosque"

The of the Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque punctuates the heart of Kadirga. Mimar Sinan is the Ottoman architectural force behind the majestic structure built on a slope and completed in the 16th Century. Named after Grand Vizier Sokollu Mehmet Pasha, the beautiful establishment is a commemorative token to his wife Princess Esmahan. by Marmontel The encloses a courtyard, prayer hall and a hexagon-shaped mosque. The interior facades are tiled with the special İznik kind in intricate floral handwork in cool hues. In addition, a white marble stand for the prayer leader, glass-stained windows and calligraphic panels are significant features.

Şehit Mehmet Paşa yokuşu, Istanbul

Kılıç Ali Paşa Cami "Iconic Mosque"

The Kılıç Ali Pasha Cami was built in the late 1500s by renowned architect of the 16th Century, Mimar Sinan. It is christened after the Grand Admiral during the Ottoman period. Its splendid architecture lends to common recognition of its resemblance to the historic Orthodox-basilica-turned- mosque, the . The central dome is flanked by exedras on by Dosseman either side and the structure boasts a solitary minaret. Iznik tiles are inscribed with holy verses from the Koran, while six marble columns above the prayer hall are topped with five domes. In addition to a mosque, the complex features a madrassah, a tomb, and Turkish bath or hamam.

www.kilicalipasacamii.com/ Tophane İskele Caddesi, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Istanbul Armenian Patriarchate "Armenian Patriarchs"

The Armenian Patriarchate of the Oriental Orthodox Church is one of the smallest of its kind, but holds a significant religious and political status among the Armenian community in . The seat lies in the majestic Holy Mother of God Patriarchal Church, located in the heart of Kumkapı, a neighborhood populated with Turkish Armenians. Hovakim I was the first by User:Vmenkov of the longstanding list of spiritual leaders established back in 1461. Over the five and a half centuries there have been 84 patriarchs and counting, that represent the Ottoman era, the Young Turks reign in the early 1900s, and the Republic Of Turkey in the present day.

+90 212 517 0970 Şarapnel Sokak No: 20, Istanbul

Sinan Pasha Mosque (Istanbul) "Famous Spot"

One of the most frequented religious spots of Turkey, the Sinan Pasha Mosque is named after a famous admiral. Commissioned by the admiral Sinan of Besiktas, the mosque was designed by the noted architect Mimar Sinan. Housed in the Besiktas district, the mosque is located near the Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha tomb. Incorporating the architectural style of by Public Domain Mimar Sinan, the mosque is perhaps one of the most famous works of the architect.

Beşiktaş Caddesi, Sinanpaşa Mahallesi, Istanbul

Ortaköy Mosque

"Baroque Beauty"

Ortaköy Mosque, has endured on the coast of the Bosphorous since its construction in 1853. Erected on the foundations of a smaller mosque by This photo was taken by toppled in the Patrona Halil Uprising, the baroque architecture and Eusebius (Guillaume stunning pink, blue and white marble interior is a grand treasure of Piolle).Feel free to reuse it, Istanbul's 19th-century architecture boom. Created by the Armenian father but always credit me as the and son team that designed the Dolmabahçe , this mosque reflects author as specified below. a complex quality and mastery of vision that matches many of the city's most impressive architectural sights. Make sure to spot the hanging on the walls that was crafted by Sultan Abdülmecid, the ruler who commissioned the building.

www.ibb.gov.tr/sites/ks/en-US/1-Places-To- Mecidiye, Istanbul Go//Pages/ortakoy-mosque.aspx

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