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#1143 Outside the Beyazit Mosque and İstanbul university

Outside the Beyazit Mosque and İstanbul university, Istanbul, Türkiye

About this stone

With a view of Istanbul University campus in Beyazıt and Beyazit Mosque. Built in 1501–1506 under Sultan Bayezid II, Beyazıt Camii is the oldest surviving imperial mosque in Istanbul, featuring a grand central dome inspired by the Hagia Sophia. It stands at the heart of the historic old city, flanked by the Grand Bazaar and Istanbul University on Beyazıt Square.

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Hand-painted penguin stone #1143 hidden at Outside the Beyazit Mosque and Istanbul university, Istanbul, Turkiye (photo 2 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #1143 hidden at Outside the Beyazit Mosque and Istanbul university, Istanbul, Turkiye (photo 3 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #1143 hidden at Outside the Beyazit Mosque and Istanbul university, Istanbul, Turkiye (photo 4 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #1143 hidden at Outside the Beyazit Mosque and Istanbul university, Istanbul, Turkiye (photo 5 of 5)

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Stone Details

Stone Number #1143
Type 🐧 Standard
Status Active
City Istanbul
Country Türkiye
Placed Date 19 June 2026
Hidden by @lk_lh_15

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