The Guide Istanbul

Built around 456-463, this is one of the oldest churches in the city and was converted into a mosque in 1486. 

Mihrimah Sultan Camii (also known as the İskele Mosque) was built by the famous artchitect Mimar Sinan. He dedicated two of his masterpieces to his

Known today as the Zeyrek Mosque, the contemporary structure is actually made up of two churches and a chapel. The first sections were built between

Located right by the water, this small mosque was originally built as a mescit (a small prayer room) in 1860. It was converted to a mosque several d

Yet another product of the Ottoman Empire's premier architect Mimar Sinan, who was over 90 years of age at the time of construction, Kılı&cced

The third largest religious complex in the city, this area was constructed in a district in Istanbul known as Avrat Pazarı, which came to be called

Built between 1462 and 1479, this was the first mosque to feature imperial architectural traditions that would later be found in other structures th

  A standout of Mimar (architect) Sinan, this mosque was built after and named for a favored daughter of Süleyman the Magnificent in 156

Located in Üsküdar, this mosque is an uncomplicated structure that was built in 1640.  The minaret is actually an addition in the Bar

Another one of Ottoman architect Sinan’s masterpieces, this mosque may be smaller in size but the beautiful interior, covered entirely in Izni