Sultan Ahmed Mosque
Opposite the Ayasofya Museum, it has six minarets and a beautiful design. It was built by architect Ahmed between 1609 and 1616. The interior walls are entirely decorated with blue and white İznik tiles, hence its more famous name - the Blue Mosque. During summer nights, there are light shows with different colors.
Standing on the western shore of the Golden Horn, it is known as the most beautiful mosque in Istanbul. It was designed and built by the most famous architect of the Ottoman Empire's peak period, Sinan, between 1550 and 1557. Another masterpiece by architect Sinan, the Rüstem Paşa Mosque, was ordered to be built by the then Grand Vizier Rüstem Paşa in 1561. The interior is exquisitely decorated with Iznik tiles.
Fatih Mosque
Built between 1463 and 1470, the name comes from the distinguished emperor of the Ottoman Empire who conquered Istanbul, Fatih Sultan Mehmet. His tomb is still preserved in the mosque. Definitely worth a visit!
Located outside the city walls on the coast of the Golden Horn. Eyüp, a follower of the Prophet Muhammad, died here during the attack on Constantinople in 670 AD. This is the earliest mosque built by the Ottoman Turks after the conquest of Istanbul and remains a pilgrimage site today.
Located on the shores of Eminönü Port, the beautiful dome is home to thousands of pigeons. The Sultan's balcony inside the mosque is decorated with Iznik tiles, making it very eye-catching.
