Built in 1530-31 by Grand vizier Piri Mehmed Pasha in Silivri, Istanbul. Located in center of Silivri district, northwestern Turkey. Chief architect was Acem Ali during construction period
Hagia Sophia stands at 180ft height, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Topkapi Palace houses imperial collections including Spoonmaker's diamond. Archaeological Museum displays over one million objects from various civilizations. Chora Church features intricate Byzantine mosaics from 4th century
Sultan Hassan (1359) combines mosque, madrassa and four religious schools. Al Azhar (970) is world's oldest Islamic theology center. Al Rifai (1869-1912) houses royal tombs and Sheikh Al Rifai's tomb. Khanqah of Faraj ibn Barquq (1411) features mosque and two sultan's mausoleums
Turkey's history spans 10,000 years from prehistoric times. Mosques in Turkey are more than just prayer halls. Turkey is known as the "Mosque city"
Built between 1438-1447 by Murad II, damaged in 1752 earthquake. First Ottoman mosque with central dome and courtyard plan. Contains madrasa (Saatli) and dar'ül hadis surviving in restored condition