Nusretiye Mosque

Nusretiye Mosque
Basic information
Location Istanbul, Turkey
Geographic coordinates 41°01′38.38″N 28°58′59.38″E / 41.0273278°N 28.9831611°E / 41.0273278; 28.9831611
Affiliation Islam
Architectural description
Architect(s) Krikor Balyan
Architectural type Mosque
Architectural style Ottoman architecture
Groundbreaking 1823
Completed 1826
Minaret(s) 2

Nusretiye Mosque is an ornate mosque located in Tophane district of Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Turkey. While its architecture is influenced by Islamic elements, it retains a Baroque style, making it unique to the city. It was built in 1823-1826 by Sultan Mahmut II.

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Coordinates: 41°01′38.38″N 28°58′59.38″E / 41.0273278°N 28.9831611°E / 41.0273278; 28.9831611


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