Istanbul Religious Sites
Istanbul's religious landscape spans centuries of Byzantine and Ottoman history. This selection features iconic landmarks like the 6th-century Hagia Sophia and the 17th-century Blue Mosque, renowned for its six minarets and blue Iznik tiles. The list also includes the Baroque-influenced Nuruosmaniye Mosque, the 16th-century Kılıç Ali Pasha complex designed by Mimar Sinan, and historic Christian sites such as Hagia Irene. These structures highlight the city’s architectural evolution, from massive Byzantine domes to the intricate courtyards and minarets of the Ottoman era.
Hagia Sophia
Historic architectural masterpiece that has served as a church, mosque, and museum, renowned for its Byzantine architecture and cultural significance.
New Mosque
Completed in the 17th century, this large mosque features 66 domes, a nice courtyard and two minarets.
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