Mosques in Turkey are more than just places of worship for Muslims. Turkish mosques have a stunning beauty that attracts the attention of every tourist.
Turkish mosques are beautiful and magnificent. You can see the beauty and glory of Islamic art in the architecture and decorations of mosques. From the wonderful interior to the spectacular exterior views, these beautiful mosques have various sections that are worth visiting.
Sancaklar mosque
Sancaklar Mosque is the newest mosque on this list. In terms of architectural beauty, it is very eye-catching. It was designed by the famous Turkish architect Emre Arolat . Mosque architecture does not follow the classical rules of mosque architecture. It has a minimalist atmosphere and at the same time it has preserved the spiritual atmosphere of the mosque well. In 2015, this mosque won the Religious Building of the Year award. Its construction was completed in 2012. This mosque is located in one of the neighborhoods of Istanbul.
Shakerin Mosque
Shakerin Mosque is located in the Asian part of Istanbul. This mosque has a modern exterior and a very beautiful interior. Its designer is Zeynep Fadillioglu and she was the first woman to design a mosque in modern Turkey. Attractive and unique decorative motifs and chandeliers that look like water drops have come together to make Shakir Mosque one of the most beautiful mosques in Turkey. This mosque also has two 35-meter minarets. Its architecture is completely modern and, of course, unusual for a mosque.
Sultan Ahmet Mosque
Sultan Ahmet Mosque is one of the most famous mosques in Turkey. This mosque is known as the Blue Mosque. The Blue Mosque is one of the most important sights of Istanbul and overlooks the old part of town. The construction of this mosque was completed in 1616. It was commissioned by Sultan Ahmet I, to show the glory of the Ottoman Empire.
Due to the presence of blue tiles, this mosque has been called the Blue Mosque. The Blue Mosque is located near some of Istanbul's most important attractions; Including the Hagia Sophia Museum and Topkapi Palace.
Qujatpe Mosque
Qujatpe Mosque is the largest mosque in Ankara. This mosque was built between 1967 and 1987. This mosque can be seen from almost anywhere in the Turkish capital and is located in the neighborhood of the same name with the name of the mosque. This large mosque has a capacity for about 24,000 worshipers.
Qujantpe Mosque has a central dome and four semi-domes around it. Its interior decoration style is similar to the classic Ottoman style decoration. In addition to being a place of worship for Muslims, this mosque is one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in Ankara for those interested in history and architecture.
Sulaimaniyah Mosque
Sulaimaniyah Mosque was built during the Ottoman era. Sultan Suleiman ordered the construction of this mosque and it is the second largest mosque in Istanbul. The construction of this mosque was completed in 1557 by the architect of the Ottoman city, the architect Sinan. Its decorations and architecture are a combination of Islamic styles and Byzantine architectural elements. Sulaimaniyah Mosque is one of the most important tourist attractions in Istanbul. If you are interested in history, culture and architecture, do not miss visiting this mosque.
Salimiyeh Mosque
Another great and valuable masterpiece of the architect Sinan is Salimiyeh Mosque. This mosque was built by order of Sultan Salim II and its construction continued between 1569 and 1575. Salimiyeh Mosque is one of the most magnificent works of Islamic architecture. The work was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on June 28, 2011 at a meeting of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris.
Bursa Grand Mosque
Bursa was formerly one of the capitals of the Ottoman Empire. For this reason, the city has several historical structures, one of which is the Grand Mosque. This mosque shines among the historical monuments of this city. This mosque was built by the order of Sultan Bayazid I between 1396 and 1399 AD. This mosque is built in the style of Seljuk architecture and has a spectacular architecture.
Turkish mosques are beautiful and magnificent. You can see the beauty and glory of Islamic art in the architecture and decorations of mosques. From the wonderful interior to the spectacular exterior views, these beautiful mosques have various sections that are worth visiting.
Sancaklar mosque
Sancaklar Mosque is the newest mosque on this list. In terms of architectural beauty, it is very eye-catching. It was designed by the famous Turkish architect Emre Arolat . Mosque architecture does not follow the classical rules of mosque architecture. It has a minimalist atmosphere and at the same time it has preserved the spiritual atmosphere of the mosque well. In 2015, this mosque won the Religious Building of the Year award. Its construction was completed in 2012. This mosque is located in one of the neighborhoods of Istanbul.
Shakerin Mosque
Shakerin Mosque is located in the Asian part of Istanbul. This mosque has a modern exterior and a very beautiful interior. Its designer is Zeynep Fadillioglu and she was the first woman to design a mosque in modern Turkey. Attractive and unique decorative motifs and chandeliers that look like water drops have come together to make Shakir Mosque one of the most beautiful mosques in Turkey. This mosque also has two 35-meter minarets. Its architecture is completely modern and, of course, unusual for a mosque.
Sultan Ahmet Mosque
Sultan Ahmet Mosque is one of the most famous mosques in Turkey. This mosque is known as the Blue Mosque. The Blue Mosque is one of the most important sights of Istanbul and overlooks the old part of town. The construction of this mosque was completed in 1616. It was commissioned by Sultan Ahmet I, to show the glory of the Ottoman Empire.
Due to the presence of blue tiles, this mosque has been called the Blue Mosque. The Blue Mosque is located near some of Istanbul's most important attractions; Including the Hagia Sophia Museum and Topkapi Palace.
Qujatpe Mosque
Qujatpe Mosque is the largest mosque in Ankara. This mosque was built between 1967 and 1987. This mosque can be seen from almost anywhere in the Turkish capital and is located in the neighborhood of the same name with the name of the mosque. This large mosque has a capacity for about 24,000 worshipers.
Qujantpe Mosque has a central dome and four semi-domes around it. Its interior decoration style is similar to the classic Ottoman style decoration. In addition to being a place of worship for Muslims, this mosque is one of the most spectacular tourist attractions in Ankara for those interested in history and architecture.
Sulaimaniyah Mosque
Sulaimaniyah Mosque was built during the Ottoman era. Sultan Suleiman ordered the construction of this mosque and it is the second largest mosque in Istanbul. The construction of this mosque was completed in 1557 by the architect of the Ottoman city, the architect Sinan. Its decorations and architecture are a combination of Islamic styles and Byzantine architectural elements. Sulaimaniyah Mosque is one of the most important tourist attractions in Istanbul. If you are interested in history, culture and architecture, do not miss visiting this mosque.
Salimiyeh Mosque
Another great and valuable masterpiece of the architect Sinan is Salimiyeh Mosque. This mosque was built by order of Sultan Salim II and its construction continued between 1569 and 1575. Salimiyeh Mosque is one of the most magnificent works of Islamic architecture. The work was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on June 28, 2011 at a meeting of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris.
Bursa Grand Mosque
Bursa was formerly one of the capitals of the Ottoman Empire. For this reason, the city has several historical structures, one of which is the Grand Mosque. This mosque shines among the historical monuments of this city. This mosque was built by the order of Sultan Bayazid I between 1396 and 1399 AD. This mosque is built in the style of Seljuk architecture and has a spectacular architecture.
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