Çamlıca Mosque

Istanbul, Türkiye

The largest mosque in Türkiye, built on Çamlıca Hill on Istanbul's Asian side. It can accommodate 63,000 worshippers and features six minarets, a massive dome, and a conference center.

Historical Context

The mosque was built under the presidency of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as part of a broader reassertion of Islamic identity in Turkish public life.