A peaceful option

After having seen the more popular mosques such as hagia sophia and the blue mosque. Yeni cami or the new mosque was a peaceful and quieter experience. There were not many people around and the interiors in comparison were more colorful. It could have been the lack of popularity or that i was here right after a service. Mosques in Istanbul usually are shut to tourists/visitors during the prayer service hour. While not the very new as the name suggests. This mosque dates back to the 16th century. It's located walkable distance from the eminonu pier. For a noisy neighbourhood, it still stays comparatively quiet inside. I visited here after the spice market which is just next to it. This mosque is a good addition to the itinerary. If purely seeing a Turkish mosque is your intention. This one might even be a better option than the popular ones which are always crowded. #myhiddengems #yenicamimosque #istanbul #100waysoftravel #turkey #summerdestinations