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Kalenderhane Mosque
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Kalenderhane Mosque
Kalenderhane Mosque is a historical mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was originally a Byzantine era church dedicated to the Theotokos Kyriotissa that was converted into a mosque by Ottomans in 1746 AD.
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Country: Turkey
District: Istanbul Province
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
Site History: 12th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Christian
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Christian & Islamic Monuments
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