Ortaköy Mosque

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Ortaköy Mosque, officially known as the Büyük Mecidiye Camii, is a prominent and picturesque mosque located in the Ortaköy neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey. Situated along the banks of the Bosphorus, it offers stunning views of the waterway and the iconic Bosphorus Bridge. The mosque was commissioned by Sultan Abdülmecid I and completed in 1856, designed by the renowned architect Garabet Balyan and his son Nigoğayos Balyan in a blend of Neo-Baroque and Ottoman architectural styles. Its ornate exterior features intricate stone carvings and large windows that allow natural light to illuminate the elegant interior, which is adorned with calligraphy and marble.

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