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New and Renewed Construction on Istanbul's Yeni Cami (New Mosque) in Eminönü was begun in 1597 and finished in 1663. That makes it new....? Well, it was new at the time. I'm not sure it looked this good back then. It's been renovated during the past few years: the marble cleaned, the inscriptions and trim re-gilded, the lighting improved. Millions of tourists visit Istanbul every year. Most walk through the fabulous Blue Mosque and perhaps the huge Süleymaniye, but few give more than a glance to the other imperial mosques such as the Yeni Cami and the Fatih. Do yourself a favor! Get off the beaten path. You may find sights like this. |
