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One of the most well-known landmarks in Istanbul, the New Mosque sits on the banks of the Golden Horn near the Galata Bridge. Its many domes and minarets are a notable part of the city’s skyline. Although it is called New Mosque, it was built during the Ottoman Empire and took more than half a century to complete due to political and religious disagreements and funding issues. Despite this, it is richly decorated with mosaic tiles, gold leaf, and marble. The mosque was designed as part of a complex that includes the popular Spice Bazaar and is open daily, except during prayer times, when visitors are prohibited from entering.
Rüstem Pasa Mahallesi, Yeni Cami Cd. No:3, Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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