The mosques on the Bosphorus shore fascinate those who see their unique architecture and amazing view.
1- Ortakoy Mosque
Ortakoy Mosque was built by Sultan Abdulmecid in 1853.
Nikogos Balyan was the architect of the mosque.
2- Semsi Pasha Mosque
This mosque is located in Uskudar district of Istanbul on eastern side.
The mosque was constructed in 1580 by Grand Vizier Semsi Ahmet Pasha.
3- Dolmabahce Mosque
It is located at the starting point of the Bosphorus which connects Marmara with the Black Sea between the Dolmabahce Palace and Kabatas shore in Beyoglu district.
The architects of the Dolmabahce Mosque were Garabet Balyan and his son Nikogos Balyan.
