Fatih Mosque – Istanbul

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Fethiye Mosque (Pammakaristos Church)

Fethiye Mosque or Theotokos Pamakaristos Monastery is a mosque located in Çarşamba district of Fatih district of Istanbul. In fact, it was built as a church by Mihail Glabas Tarkaniotes, one of the Byzantine notables, in the late 13th century.

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Çinili Mosque (literally the Tiled Mosque)

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The Çinili Mosque, also known as Orta Valide Mosque or Mahpeyker Kösem Valide Sultan Mosque, is a historic mosque from the Ottoman period, located in the Murat Reis neighborhood of Üsküdar district in Istanbul. The mosque was commissioned by Mahpeyker Kösem Valide Sultan, the wife of Sultan Ahmet I. Construction began in 1638 and was…

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Yeni Mosque (New Mosque)

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Süleymaniye Mosque

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Hagia Sophia Mosque

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Hagia Sophia, a monument that stands as a testament to both historical grandeur and architectural brilliance, is one of Istanbul’s most cherished landmarks. This comprehensive guide explores the timeless grandeur of Hagia Sophia, delving into its rich history as a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture and its role as a symbol of beauty and resilience through…

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Küçük Ayasofya Mosque (Little Hagia Sophia Mosque )

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Originally built around 530 AD by Emperor Justinian, who also commissioned the Hagia Sophia. It was known as the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus.

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