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Discovering the Majestic Süleymaniye Mosque: Istanbul’s Crown Jewel of Ottoman Architecture
On a hill that commands views over Istanbul, the Süleymaniye Mosque is an awe-inspiring testament to Ottoman architectural ...
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The Blue Mosque: Everything You Need to Know
The Blue Mosque is a striking memento of Istanbul’s nearly 500-year stint as the imperial capital of the Ottoman Empire, making it an architectural destination as well as a house of worship.
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Yildiz Camii: Istanbul's last sultanic mosque
Yet in these accounts of Istanbul, rooted firmly in the post-Ottoman Republican ... one of Istanbul’s most iconic mosques. That was until the collapse of the empire. The Turkish Republic and ...