Check out Istanbul’s new “symbol”: Çamlıca Mosque. An Istanbul news roundup…

This new huge mosque to be built in Çamlıca hill has such a “novel” design…. Istanbul once again hosts Hollywood movie Oscar winning actor Russell Crowe has decided to shoot his new film in Istanbul. Crowe has visited Istanbul on several occasions. Istanbul Jazz Festival draws 25,000 people to concerts The 20th Istanbul Jazz Festival, … Read more

Istanbul drowning in traffic chaos.. Construction work begins for the giant Çamlıca Mosque… Istanbul news…

The debated plans for the mosque on Çamlıca Hill will incorporate the highest minarets in the world, its architect had previously said. DHA photo Construction works start in Istanbul for giant Çamlıca Mosque Hurriyet Daily News Excavation works for a giant mosque on Istanbul’s Çamlıca Hill have started while the plan for another controversial mosque, … Read more