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  ISTANBUL PHOTOS
  ISTANBUL MAPS
  ISTANBUL INFO
             ° Istanbul History
             ° Istanbul Museums
             ° Istanbul Mosques
             ° Istanbul Churches
             ° Istanbul Synagogues
             ° Istanbul Palaces
             ° Istanbul Monuments
             ° Istanbul Castels
             ° Istanbul Towers
             ° Istanbul Fountains
  ISTANBUL SIGHTSEEING  
  ABOUT ISTANBUL
             ° Overview
             ° The Basics
             ° Climate
             ° Weather
             ° Events
  AIRLINE COMPANIES
  ISTANBUL CONSULATES
  CONGRESS CENTERS
  ISTANBUL CULTURE CENTERS
             ° Concerts Halls
             ° Culture Centres
             ° Theatres
             ° Movies
             ° Art Galleries
  DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT
             ° Istanbul Restaurants
             ° Cafe & Bars
             ° Night Clubs
             ° Live Music
             ° Sweet Shops
             ° Wine House
  SHOPPING CENTERS
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    Mosques of Istanbul


 
 
Sahzade Mosque



It is at Saraçhane across the Minicipality Palace. Kanuni, ordered Mimar Sinan to construct a mosque in memory of his 1543 died son, Mehmet, and construction strated on 1544, had completed on 1548. Mosque, which is at the city center, is in the middle of a complex composed.
Location
:
Sarachane


 
 
Rüstempasa Mosque



It is constructed to Mimar Sinan on 1561 by one of the viziers of Kanuni, Rüstem Pasa. As the place at Eminönü is both hollow and a commercial center, Sinan, had opened inns and shops under mosque.
Location
:
Eminonu


 
 
Dolmabahçe (Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan) Mosque



As it is understood from the inscription of Poet Ziver on the courtyard's door, Valide Sultan had started the construction of the mosque, and her son Abdülmecit had completed it on 1853. On 1848, its siege ramparts are removed and a naval museum is established within the mosque.
Location
:
Dolmabahce


 
 
Yeni Valide Mosque



It is at Üsküdar. It is constructed as a kulliye by III. Ahmet's mother, Gülnuz Sultan on 1710. It has two minarets and double niches.
Location
:
Uskudar


 
 
Haseki Sultan Mosque



Architect of this piece of art which is constructed on 1538 in the memory of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman's wife, Hürrem Sultan, is Sinan. There is an elegant kulliye composed of theology school, darüssifa, imaret and public fountain, around it. It is widened on 1612 during I. Ahmet period.
Location
:
Sultanahmet


 
 
Sokullu Mehmet Pasa Mosque



It is at Kadirga. It is constructed to Mimar Sinan on 1671 by III. Selim's daughter, Esmehan Sultan, in memory of her husband, Vizier Mehmet Pasa. Inside of the mosque is adorned with the most beautiful tiles of the period till to the feet of the dome. Balcony cone is also tiled.
Location
:
Kadirga


 
 
Mimar Sinan Mausoleum



It is at the courtyard of Süleymaniye Mosque. Head Architect Sinan (dec. 1588) is constructed this attractive, beautiful and simple outstanding mausoleum for himself. Structure, is reflecting the simplicity and elegancy, which complies with the geniusness of the master.
Location
:
Eminonu

 

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