If you’re looking to understand the different architectural styles and eras of Istanbul, here are five beautiful mosques to visit once you’ve checked the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque off ...

Jumeirah Mosque is humble at first glance, yet ornate once you step inside. Its size is deceptive. Although it looks small when compared to grander mosques across the country, it can hold more ...

One of Sultanahmet's lesser-known mosques is also one of its most beautiful. Designed by the famous Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan (who also designed the Süleymaniye Mosque) and completed ...

The star and crescent This is sometimes seen at the top of a mosque, and is a commonly known ... or sometimes a fountain in a beautiful courtyard). Mihrab This is an alcove within the qiblah ...

One visitor said: “It is a beautiful moment to see the mosque complete. Management at the mosque are keen to thank the volunteers, all those who had donated and the elders for their support ...