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What is a famous building in turkey?
Two of the most famous buildings in Turkey are the Hagia Sophia museum, and the Blue Mosque. Both are located in Istanbul.
What is an adjective for mosque?
There is no adjective to mosque. Mosque is the building where Muslims go for praying.
What are facts about Shajahan Palace?
There is nothing called by term Shah Jahan's palace. Shah Jahan built many phenomenal architectural buildings like Red Fort, Naulekha Pavillion, Agra Fort, Wazir Mosque and more truely Taz Mahal.
How Middle Eastern architecture influenced the building style of the great mosque of timbuktu?
Middle Eastern architecture significantly influenced the building style of the Great Mosque of Timbuktu, particularly through the incorporation of Islamic design principles such as the use of large, open prayer halls and the emphasis on intricate geometric patterns. The mosque features traditional mud-brick construction, a technique prevalent in both Middle Eastern and West African architecture, which allows for natural cooling in hot climates. Additionally, the mosque's minarets and decorative elements reflect the stylistic traits found in Middle Eastern mosques, showcasing the blend of cultural influences that define the region's architectural heritage.
Why do they have geometrical patterns on the outside of a mosque?
It is traditionally applied practice for a mosque architect to have minaret (or tower) and sometimes a dome. It is just something to distinguish a mosque from any other close by buildings.
What is the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul Turkey?
I think you meant Ayasofya which is a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey.
What continent is the Hagia Sophia in?
This great basilica, then mosque, and now museum, is in the European portion of the country of Turkey - in the city of Istanbul (formerly Constantinople).
What changes did the Ottomans bring to the architecture of Istanbul?
They built several new mosques like the Mehmet el-Fatih Mosque, the Blue Mosque, the Süleimaniye Mosque, and several others. However, they did not change the architectural style of the city.
When was Sinan Pasha Mosque - Istanbul - created?
Sinan Pasha Mosque - Istanbul - was created in 1555.
What is the Santa Sophia?
You mean Sancta Sophia whose name means 'Holy Wisdom' was a Greek Orthodox Christian Basilica, later an Imperial Mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey
Where in turkey is the blue mosque located?
in turkeyBlue Mosque is located in Turkey. One reason it is named Blue Mosque is because of its interior blue tiles surrounded the outside buildings.
What is are name of a temples in istanbul?
The Blue Mosque (or Sultan Ahmed Mosque) is in Istambul and is the national mosque of Turkey.
What church was converted to a mosque in Turkey?
The church you're referring to is now called Hagia Sophia. When Constantinople (now Istanbul) was conquered by the Turks in 1453, the Sultan ruled that the former Basilica (church) would now become a Mosque. Nowadays, it is mainly used as a museum of Byzantine artefacts.
Where is suleimaniye?
The Süleymaniye Mosque (Turkish: 'Süleymaniye Camii') is an Ottoman imperial mosque located on the Third Hill of Istanbul, Turkey. It is the second largest mosque in the city, and one of the best-known sights of Istanbul.
What is the dominant architectural structure in Islam?
Mosque
When was the mosque of saint Sophia built?
Istanbul Turkey
Which is the biggest mosque in Istanbul?
I think it is the famous Blue Mosque, built in 1609 by Sultan Ahmad 1
