Ortakoy Mosque

Commonly referred to as Ortakoy Mosque, is one of the most famous landmarks situated on the Bosphorus shore in Turkey. Constructed in the 19th century of Sultan Abdulmecid’s era, the mosque is well known for great Baroque style, wonderful details and hybrid of both Ottoman and European architectural features. The best thing about this mosque is its place situated with a nice view toward the bridge of bosphorus making the mosque one of the best sights to be in Istanbul.

Locals and tourists visit the mosque due to its unique architectural style and its perfect location. One of the reasons why people visit there is of historical and religious value but it is surrounded by a busy Ortakoy area that contains a lot of shops and cafes. Because of this amazing view along with the experience of contrasting beauty in terms of society and nature, this place is definitely worth visiting when in Istanbul.