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This tour will include the Ottoman-time mosques starting from the 16th century. The world-famous architect Sinan has constructed different mosques,aquaducts,cisterns,food houses for the poor in Ottoman Empire Era. The famous Blue Mosque is the first stop. This mosque is also constructed by a student of Architect Sinan; Sedefkar Mehmet Aga.

After Blue Mosque, a big complex; including a mosque and tombs of Suleiman the Magnificient and his wife;Hurrem sultan is going to be visited. This complex is called “Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificient”. With the red carpets and notable acoustics, it’s a really beautiful architectural piece. This mosque is another masterpiece of Architect Sinan.

After the Suleiman’s Mosque, the beautiful Mihrimah Sultan Mosque is visited. This mosque was constructed with the order of Suleiman in the name of his beloved daughter; Mihrimah Sultan. It’s small and cozy mosque, reflecting the typical style of Architect Sinan.

Another mosque complex to be visited is Eyup Sultan Mosque. Eyup Sultan is to be believed as a very religious person, so this mosque is visited by hundreds of muslim every year. People visit his tomb and pray there. Newly married couples, ill people who want to get recovered or newly circumsized boys are also visit his tomb.

The last mosque to be visited is the “Yeni(New in English) Mosque” next to the Spice Market. It’s called “new” because unlike many 16th C mosques, this mosque was constructed in the 17th C. It’s also called as “The Pigeons’ Mosque” due to the pigeons around, fed by people. This mosque is not usually visited by tourist groups, therefore you may see many local Turks praying in the mosque.