The Yeni Camii (New Mosque) is a complex because it also has tombs, a courtyard, and a library…read morebuilding. Reopened in 2019 after a decade-long restoration, this 17th-century imperial türbe (tomb) with its gorgeous İznik tiles and mother-of-pearl inlaid woodwork was commissioned by Turhan Hatice Sultan, mother of Sultan Mehmet IV, and is part of the New Mosque complex. It is the final resting place of Turhan Hatice Sultan, Mehmet IV, Mustafa II, Ahmet III, Mahmut I and Osman III, as well as many princes, princesses and valide sultans (mothers of reigning sultans). It is stunning inside and out.

Beautiful mosque located near the Galata bridge and the ferry landings…read more The New Mosque, originally named the Valide Sultan Mosque and later New Valide Sultan Mosque (Yeni Valide Sultan Camii) after its partial reconstruction and completion between 1660 and 1665, is an Ottoman imperial mosque located in the Eminönü quarter. It is situated on the Golden Horn, at the southern end of the Galata Bridge, and is a notable Istanbul landmark marking the crossing from the old historic core of the city to the Beyoğlu (Pera) district. The mosque is an notable example of the Sultanate of Women period in Ottoman Empire. We had to take our shoes off when walking in, like any other mosque. It had a beautiful cathedral dome and a nice patio outside with water spigots for cleansing. At night, it is beautifully lit up, making that area of the city, just beaming with light.