Firuzaga Mosque

A mosque that taught me something.

Walking on Divanyolu street, suddenly, a beautiful call of prayer sounded. It came from the Minaret of a small compact mosque. Reading on the information column, I learned that it is Firuz aga's Mosqu...

Clearance

Inconspicuous as it may seem, Firuz Ağa Cami from the 15th century has much more to it. It has got a square plan, and a dome on a tambour. Due to its position in Divan Yolu it is frequented by a lot o...

Coming

Out of Sultanahmet tram station one comes across this Ottoman era Masjid,built in late 15th century also a part of heritage site.

Close to everything

Took a brief moment to pause at another UNESCO listed building, we almost overlooked it. great signage about its construction and unsure whether you can enter this Mosque, but we didn't.

Small but elegant

With it's illustrious bigger brother in Sultanahmet Mosque and Hagia Sophia, this mosque is easily overlooked. It is situated next to the tram station opposite the food shops. Simple but unmistakable ...