Yeni Cami: The New Mosque of Istanbul

The entrance of Yeni Cami mosque. It is always very busy here on this square.

This breathtaking view of the mosque from the Topkapi Palace.

The cityscape of Istanbul is decorated with landmarks of domes and minarets inherited from the heroic Ottoman Period. There are big domes and small ones and many mosques adopt multi-dome designs which makes architecture in the city very fascinating.

Perhaps the most visible of all mosques in Istanbul is the Yeni Cami or the New Mosque located in the Eminonu quarter (Fatih), just off Galata Bridge. It’s location is so central that it is almost impossible to miss this mosque. I didn’t get to visit inside though. I just lingered in the courtyard and watched the local men clean themselves from the fountain before prayers and observed the women going in and out of the holy place.

From this mosque one can have stunning views of Beyoglu with the Galata Tower sticking out of the hilly district’s panorama.

If you want to visit a mosque, this and the Blue Mosque are your best bets.

There are many food street vendors selling grilled corn and chestnuts around the mosque.

The courtyard and sadirvan (fountain) of the mosque.

Minarets. I don't know why but the mosque domes and the towering minarets reminds me of a big king crab.

In most mosques one must wear a scarf to get inside.

At the sadirvan, cleansing before prayers.

Tiles on the walls of the side galleries of the mosque.

On the steps of the mosque with the Galata Bridge and Beyoglu far ahead.

A close up view of the busy Galata Bridge and the district of hilly Beyoglu with the Galata Tower sticking out.

Making a selfie just across the mosque =)

The mosque from the Galata Bridge.

Travel Period: May 2015
Destination: Fatih, Istanbul (Marmara), Turkey

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