Turkish Baroque

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Turkish Baroque architecture emerged in the early 18th century, influenced by the Baroque styles of Vienna and Austro-Hungarian states. While this style is more evident in ornamental details and smaller structures like the numerous fountains in Istanbul, it also appeared in larger buildings. The Nûruosmaniye Mosque in Istanbul is an example of this style, showcasing interesting new variants. This period marked a consistent Europeanization of local traditions within the Ottoman Empire.12

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…variants appear illustrating the little-known Turkish Baroque style. The latter, however, is more visible in ornamental details or in smaller buildings, especially the numerous fountains built in Istanbul in the 18th century. The sources of the Turkish Baroque are probably to be sought in the Baroque architecture of Vienna and…
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…variants appear illustrating the little-known Turkish Baroque style. The latter, however, is more visible in ornamental details or in smaller buildings, especially the numerous fountains built in Istanbul in the 18th century. The sources of the Turkish Baroque are probably to be sought in the Baroque architecture of Vienna and…
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