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Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque: A look into Istanbul's history and architecture

Construction work of the Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque began in 1869, and the mosque was finished in 1871. It was designed by the Italian architect Montani.

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The marble mihrab (niche indicating the direction of the Qiblah for prayer) and minbar (a raised platform in the front area of a mosque, from which the imam delivers sermons or speeches) is unimposing.