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ORTAKÖY MOSQUE
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| MOSQUE
(Ortaköy Camii, Büyük Mecidiye Camii; Ortaköy Meydanı, Ortaköy; Ortaköy)
This elegant
baroque structure was designed by Nikoğos Balyan, one of the architects of Dolbabahçe
Palace, and built for Sultan Abdül Mecit I between 1853 and 1855. With the modern Bos-
phorus Bridge looming behind it, it now provides a fabulous photo opportunity for those
wanting to illustrate İstanbul's 'old meets new' character.
Within the mosque hang several masterful examples of Arabic calligraphy executed by
Abdül Mecit, who was an accomplished calligrapher.
The mosque fronts onto Ortaköy Meydanı, the hub of this former fishing village and
home to a pretty fountain and waterfront cafes. On weekends, the square and surrounding
streets host an unremarkable but popular street market.
