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The New Mosque is a grand mosque overlooking the waterfront in Istanbul, where birds gather and sunlight fills its prayer hall.
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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An iconic Ottoman imperial mosque standing prominently at the Eminönü waterfront near the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul. Initiated in 1006 AH (1597 CE) by Safiye Sultan, mother of Mehmed III, construction was halted for over half a century until completed in 1074 AH (1663 CE) through the patronage of Turhan Hatice Sultan, mother of Mehmed IV. Exemplifying the classical Ottoman style with pyramidal cascading semi-domes around a central dome, the complex features twin minarets with six balconies and an interior adorned with brilliant turquoise and cobalt Iznik ceramic tiles.
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islam.museum contributors. “New Mosque”. islam.museum, https://islam.museum/en/building/new-mosque-istanbul/. CC BY-SA 4.0. Last updated 2026-10-25.