emim mosque istanbul turkey

navigate by keyword : africa ancient arab arabic architecture asia blue building buildings city culture dome east eastern emimapara nafrac14 evening famous historic historical holiday holy islam islamic istanbul landmark landscape maker middle minaret morocco mosque muslim night old orient oriental ortakapara people place pray prayer religion religious sky sunset temple tour tourism tower traditional travel turkey turkish view worship

This is one of IstanbulÃ¢â¬â¢s most prominent mosques, situated at the opening to the Golden Horn, close to the Galata Bridge and the Spice Bazaar. The name Yeni Camii New Mosque is rather misleading though, as the mosque actually dates back to the 1663. It is an imposing structure with a large open space in front, where birdseed sellers have created a healthy pigeon population who enjoy a starring role in many New Mosque photos. It has a typically ornate interior, and was built as part of a complex that also contained a hospital, hamam, fountains and a market.