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3 spectacular Istanbul mosques along Bosphorus
The mosques on the Bosphorus shore fascinate those who see their unique architecture and amazing view.
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- Published Date: 04:03 | 15 April 2019
- Modified Date: 05:19 | 16 April 2019
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Ortaköy Mosque
Ortaköy Mosque was built by Sultan Abdulmecid in 1853.
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The architect of the mosque was Nikogos Balyan.
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Şemsi Pasha Mosque
This mosque is located in Üsküdar district of Istanbul.
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Built by Grand Vizier Şemsi Ahmet Pasha in 1580, this work is the smallest complex built by Mimar Sinan.
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Dolmabahçe Mosque
It is located at the starting point of the Bosphorus which connects Marmara with the Black Sea between the Dolmabahçe Palace and Kabataş shore in Beyoğlu district.
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The architects of the Dolmabahçe Mosque were Garabet Balyan and his son Nikogos Balyan.