The Şakirin mosque is one of the most modern in Istanbul, having opened its doors in 2009. The building was designed by Hüsrev Tayla, known for his work on the Kocatepe Mosque. The interior was designed by Zeynep Fadillioğlu, making Şakirin the first mosque partially designed by a woman.
Şakirin Mosque is a modern building that opened in 2009. It is known for being the first mosque whose interior design was conceived by a woman, Zeynep Fadillioglu.
The Beit Yaakov (Etz Haim) Synagogue in Istanbul is a Sephardi synagogue completed in 1878, rebuilt in 1983. This brick building still serves as a synagogue.
The Virane Synagogue in Istanbul is a Sephardi synagogue built around 1840. The synagogue has been rebuilt in 1980 and in 1997. This brick building still serves as a synagogue.
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