Although it is called the Babıali Mosque because it is located near the Istanbul governor's office…read morein Babıali, or the Imam Ali Mosque after its founder, it is known among the public as the Nalli Mosque because of the horseshoe-shaped marks that once stood on the minaret rostrum. It was built by İmam Ali Efendi, a relative of Ottoman religious scholar, poet and mystic saint Akshamsaddin (1389-1459) during the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror (reigned 1444-1446, 1451-1481) in the 15th century. Rebuilt in the late 19th century the mosque is designed in eclectic architectural style and some details are used which are normally seen in Rajasthan Indian and Iranian architecture. It is painted today in red and white, although the original color was yellow and beige. Not far from the Blue Mosque.

!5th century mosque was the first mosque built in Galata after the conquest of Istanbul. It's just…read morebelow the Galata Tower, there was a secret passage from the Galata Tower to the minaret but I couldn't find it. Classical Ottoman neighborhood mosque (wooden roof).

Keçecizade Fuad Paşa Türbesi ve Camii or Keçecizade Fuad Pasha Mosque is a beautiful 19th century…read more19th century mosque commissioned by Grand Vizier Keçecizade Fuad Pasha. Uzun Şuca (Uzun Şucaeddin), who was known as the Ceremonial Chief (Şatır) of Mehmed the Conqueror, is buried in the mosque garden. Large windows illuminate the interior where you can see Naskh calligraphy plaques. The mihrab, the minbar and the pulpit are made of marble. It has a single-balcony minaret made of cut stone. There is an ornamental belt with a star motif in the middle of its body. Fuad Pasha's tomb is also located in the courtyard.

An stunning looking Mosque in Uskadar. Located in close proximity to the ferry terminal, it was…read morebuilt in the mid 1500s While we were there you could easily hear the call to prayer. As these are active places of worship we did not want to disturb the prayers and simply viewed it from the street. On the far side of the mosque there is a steep stair case leading along the wall. In addition to a small entrance there is also a small cemetery with old headstones. It also was a great spot to catch the setting sun

A beautiful peace of art built close to the pier of Üsküdar, that's why it's also called 'Iskele…read moreCamii'.. It's one of Üsküdar's best known landmarks.. The mosque was built by the daughter of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent, Mihrimah Sultan.. The mosque was designed by the very famous architect Mimar Sinan.. The mosque was built between 1546 and 1548.. Mihr-i Mah means Sun and Moon..

Built in 1585, this mosque is notably friendly and inviting. It honors Kazasker Ivaz Efendi, on of…read morethe highest ranking military judges in the Ottoman Empire. At one time it sat on a terrace of the sprawling Blachernae Palace, a gargantuan imperial Byzantine residence dating back to around 500CE that stretched all the way to the Golden Horn, later razed by the Ottomans. The courtyard cemetery has some beautiful Arabic calligraphy and turbans carved into stone. The interior of the mosque is lovely.

One of the few surviving mosques from before 1500, it was built by Mehmet Aga in 1465 during the…read morerule of Sultan Mehmet the Conquerer. Renovated in 1491, 1735, and 1953. Good view of the Hagia Sofia from jist outside, its near the Cisterns and a tram station.

In between the Pera Palace and the Galata Tower, closer to the Tower, you'll find this charming…read morelittle mosque. There are conflicting reports on the history of this mosque. Some say the original building was built on the order of Haci Ali Bereketzade, the castellan of the nearby Galata Tower, in 1453. Others say it dates from circa 1702 and was built by Bereketzade Mehmed Efendi (the version presented in the mosque). It was completely destroyed in 1948 and the current building dates from 2006. The old drinking fountain once onsite has been moved to a location close to the Galata Tower.

Repaired and revived in 1835 during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II. This sincere smaller red mosque…read moreis interesting. It is also known as Meydancık Mosque, and the "Hasan Husayn Mosque" because two men named Hasan and Hussein, who were martyred in the service of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, were buried here. It is an elevated building with wooden cladding; its roof is wooden and its walls are covered with hand-drawn decorations. The mihrab, pulpit, and women's gallery are also wood. There are four long windows on the street side, one above the other, and two windows to the right and left of the altar. Its single-balcony minaret was made of brick and later plastered with concrete. In front of the mosque are the shrines of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari and Jafar b. Abdullah al-Ansari.