the dolmabahce mosque, historical landmark in istanbul, turkey

landmark building architecture cathedral facade church palace basilica synagogue town monastery quail tourism tower plaza dolmabahce historical istanbul turkey mosque dolmabahasect baroque waterside kabata beyo district close commissioned queen mother bezmialem valide sultan designed turkish armenian architect garabet balyan 1855 mother39aph39s death abdafrac14 lmecid work completion twin minarets distinguished huge stone arches facades cut large windows allowing light flood interior