The Ortakoy Mosque-Istanbul *Daniela

The Ortakoy Mosque-Istanbul *Daniela
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The area of Ortakoy is magical mainly because of this mosque. 10 metres away from this mosque is the most popular rock bars of Turkey. It's also full with cafe's to play tavla (backgammon), smoke some "nargile" and to drink some cay (chay/ tea). In Ortakoy there are churches, a synagogue and this beautiful mosque. All religions in the same area. The mosque is on the European side of the city and the birdge connects to the Anatolian side of the city.