| World / Turkey / Istanbul, 10 km from center | Coordinates: 41°1'0"N 28°58'19"E |
The Yeni Mosque, New Mosque or Mosque of the Valide Sultan (Turkish: 'Yeni Cami, Valide Sultan Camii') (1597 - 1663) is an Ottoman mosque located in the Eminönü district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is situated on the Golden Horn at the southern end of the Galata Bridge. Together with the Galata Bridge the New Mosque is one of the best-known sights of Istanbul. An elegant fountain for ablutions stands in large courtyard and the Sultan's kiosk is decorated with marvelous İznik tiles.
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