Beautiful new mosque next to the 'Faculty of Theology of Marmara uni' and very close to 'Capitol'…read more. The design is very unique and modern.. It has two masjids and both of them have their own style and own art... It really is an innovative and post modern mosque worth to visit..

Commissioned by Sultan Abdülmecid the Büyük Mecidiye Camii in Beşiktaş is Ottoman Baroque in style,…read morefamous for its low-hanging crystal chandeliers and natural lighting. Located near the first Bosphorus Bridge and Ortaköy's famous Baked Potato vendors do pay attention to the calligraphies created by the Sultan himself.

What a beautiful building! This mosque is a little further off the beaten tourist path, but it's…read morewell worth heading out of your way for a visit (at least, when combined with my suggested itinerary below.) You might be thinking to yourself: I've already seen a half a dozen mosques, each one with more beautiful tilework than the last. What's special about this one? It's a completely different style -- it's a neo-Baroque style, and very light and airy inside, with high arched windows. It feels like it belongs in 18th or 19th century Western Europe. It's peaceful and serene, and different enough to be interesting. Like all mosques, entrance is free. Men, don't wear shorts; women, cover your legs and head/shoulders. As at most mosques in the city, scarves/skirts are available to borrow if you need them. For a lovely and slightly different evening in Istanbul, here's my suggestion: head up to Ortokoy, grab some kumpir (huge potatoes stuffed with a wild mish-mash of awesome toppings) and/or waffles (also covered in toppings) from the food vendors nearby, take in the beauty of the mosque, and hop on a cheap 1 hour night-time Bosphorus cruise from the nearby Ortokoy port. (The tours are cheaper than the ones that leave from the busier and more touristy areas. The boat's not as fancy, but you'll pay half or less what you would leaving from closer to Sultanahmet.)

Gulfem Hatun Mosque another stunning looking mosque in Istambul…read more once again we arrived during prayer so we did not venture in out of respect. I have to really say I am drawn to the architecture of the mosques. coupled by the friendliness of the worshipers and even the clergy we encountered

Fascinating mosque right on the water. Commissioned in 1777 the mosque suffered a dome collapse in…read more1983 and has been restored. It looks stunning and the restoration was perfect. Sadly we arrived at prayer so were unable to go in. But if you're in the area it is definitely worth a stop.