This is the Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque. Situated about 1 mile behind the Blue mosque.If you look
This is the Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque. Situated about 1 mile behind the Blue mosque. If you look closely at pictures 6 & 7 you can see a black rectangle squares. This is actually pieces of the Black stone from the Kabba. Surrounding the mosque are graves (don’t know who). The peace and tranquility in this mosque is notable, evan more than the two largest mosques in Istanbul. Blue mosque and the Suleymaniye mosque. The caretaker of the mosque was kind enough to show us the 4 sacred black stones. This mosque is a treasure. If you ever visit Istanbul please make a trip to this beautiful peaceful place. -- source link
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