Which landmark is in Istanbul, Turkey and is associated with Byzantine/Ottoman?

• A. Blue Mosque
• B. Old St. Peters
• C. Mezquita Mosque and Cathedral
• D. Palace of Sargon II

Answer: (A)

In Istanbul, landmarks that show the city’s layered history point to the Ottoman era, and a premier example is the Blue Mosque. Built by the Ottoman sultan Ahmed I in the early 17th century, it stands as a defining piece of Ottoman imperial architecture with its sweeping domes and six slender minarets. Its name and striking tilework give it a familiar identity, and its prominent location facing the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia highlights how Istanbul embodies both historical periods. The other sites are not in Istanbul and do not represent the Ottoman architectural legacy: one is in Rome, another in Cordoba, Spain, and the last is an ancient Mesopotamian palace. So the landmark in Istanbul associated with Byzantine/Ottoman is the Blue Mosque.