The Nusretiye Mosque, Istanbul (1822-26): Is built by Mahmut II, the promoter of new order, after he managed to eliminate the Janissaries, hence the name which means "victory." It is one of the most extreme examples of the rococo dominance in late Ottoman architecture.

 

General view of the Empire-style mosque.
 
Interior view of the prayer hall looking up towards the dome showing the rococo decorative patterns.

 

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