Yeni Camii (New Mosque)

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• Crossing the Galata Bridge from Karaköy to Eminönü, visitors will be impressed by the towering structure that awaits them: the Yeni Camii. "Yeni" means "new" in Turkish, and, compared to some of the truly ancient sights Istanbul has to offer, this mosque is pretty new, but still provides 350 years of history to dwell on as you admire the grace and austerity of the exterior and the detailed tile-work of the interior. Constructed from the late 16th century to the mid-17th century, this triumphant mosque was commissioned by the royals and designed by Davut Ağa, a pupil of Turkey's most famous architect, Mimar Sinan. The mosque is open to the public from dawn-dusk. Visit respectfully during prayer times.
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