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09-Dec-2016 Dick Osseman

Istanbul Topkapi Mus dec 2016 0966.jpg

This is the Sofa (terrace) mosque. It was erected in the Empire style by Mahmud II for the use of a corps called the Sofa Ocağı in the 19th century, before that here stood the Pavilion of the Sword-bearer. During Abdül Mecit is was restored in 1858.

It is situated at the edge of the garden area in the fourth court.

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