Istanbul Vacation Guide

Mosques and Madrasahs

Blue Mosque, Istanbul

The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, also known by its official name, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, is an Ottoman-era historical imperial mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey.

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Blue Mosque, Istanbul

Eyüp Sultan Mosque

The Eyüp Sultan Mosque is in the Eyüp district of Istanbul, outside the city walls and near the Golden Horn. On a much older site,…

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Eyüp Sultan Mosque

Fatih Mosque, Istanbul

The large Fatih Mosque is an Ottoman mosque off Fevzi Paşa Caddesi in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey.

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Fatih Mosque, Istanbul

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia, is a mosque and major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey. The cathedral was a Greek Orthodox church from 360 AD until…

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Hagia Sophia

New Mosque, Istanbul

The New Mosque, originally named the Valide Sultan Mosque, and later New Valide Sultan Mosque after its partial reconstruction and completion between 1660 and 1665,…

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New Mosque, Istanbul

Nuruosmaniye Mosque

The Nuruosmaniye Mosque is not just any regular mosque; it is a symbol of culture and heritage. This magnificent 18th-century Ottoman mosque is situated in…

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Nuruosmaniye Mosque

Ortaköy Mosque

The Ortaköy Mosque is a breathtakingly beautiful mosque situated in the district of Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey.

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Ortaköy Mosque

Şehzade Mosque, İstanbul

The Şehzade Mosque is a true testament to the rich Muslim history of Istanbul, Turkey. This 16th-century Ottoman imperial mosque is not just a place…

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Şehzade Mosque, İstanbul

Süleymaniye Mosque

The rich history of İstanbul is incomplete without mentioning the magnificent mosques that adorn the city's skyline.

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Süleymaniye Mosque

The Chora Mosque (Kariye Camii)

The Chora Mosque, also known as Kariye Camii, is an exceptional example of Muslim architecture that showcases the rich history of Turkey.

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The Chora Mosque (Kariye Camii)

The Rüstem Pasha Mosque

The Rüstem Pasha Mosque in the Tahtakale neighborhood of the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey, near the Spice Bazaar. Named after Rüstem Pasha, who served…

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The Rüstem Pasha Mosque