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Pertevniyal Mosque

Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Camii · 이스탄불

5 story sections

mosque in İstanbul, Turkey

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Contents

5 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque

    Welcome to the bustling heart of the Aksaray district. As you stand here amidst the relentless traffic and urban clamor of modern Istanbul, raise your eyes to the magnificent structure that anchors this chaotic intersection: the…

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  2. 2The Abidevi Gate and the Tughra

    Before we enter the courtyard, we must pause at the main avlu kapisi, the courtyard gate. This is not a simple entrance; it is a truly abidevi, or monumental, structure in its own right. …

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  3. 3The Courtyard Oasis

    Step through the monumental gate and into the courtyard. Notice the immediate, almost miraculous shift in the atmosphere. …

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  4. 4The Harim and the Gothic Light

    Let us remove our shoes and step into the harim, the main sanctuary. Prepare yourself for a dramatic visual experience. …

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  5. 5Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque

    Before we depart, we must turn our attention to the true jewels of this interior: the spectacular calligraphy panels that adorn the walls. This mosque is a veritable museum of late Ottoman calligraphic mastery. …

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What is Pertevniyal Mosque?

Pertevniyal Mosque is a place in 이스탄불 with 5 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
Location이스탄불
TypeHeritage
Story sections5
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates41.0100, 28.9531
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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