Istanbul, Türkiye
Ortakoy Mosque
Officially the Buyuk Mecidiye Mosque, this ornate structure is situated on the waterside of the Ortakoy pier square on the Bosphorus. It is a beautiful example of Ottoman Baroque architecture and a popular symbol of Istanbul.
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Ortakoy Mosque is in Istanbul, Türkiye. Coordinates: 41.04722, 29.02695. Open in Google Maps
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