The New Mosque is a grand mosque overlooking the waterfront in Istanbul, where birds gather and sunlight fills its prayer hall.
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New Mosque
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The New Mosque (Yeni Cami) is situated in the bustling Eminönü waterfront district of Istanbul along the Golden Horn. Its construction spanned decades, completed under the patronage of Valide Sultan Turhan Hatice in 1665 CE. It is celebrated for its waterside location, cascading domes, marble courtyard, and vibrant blue Iznik tilework.
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