New Mosque
One of Istanbul’s most well-known mosques, it is located near the Galata Bridge and the Spice Market on Golden Horn. The mosque actually dates back to 1663, hence the name New Mosque is a bit misleading. It is a towering building with a sizable open area in front where vendors of birdseed have developed a thriving pigeon colony. It was constructed as a part of a complex that included a hospital, hamam, fountains, and a market, and it has a characteristically rich interior.
HISTORY OF THE NEW MOSQUE
The New Mosque is one of the most important architectural wonders of Ottoman History, and it has an important history behind it.
The construction of the New Mosque and its complex were started by Safiye Sultan in 1957. Safiye Sultan gained strength by receiving the title of Valide Sultan after his son, Sul...
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