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A view of interior Ayazma Mosque ~Turkish: Ayazma Camii~ and Wonder Dome. The Mosque is located in Şemsipaşa Üsküdar District of Şehr-i İstanbul, Turkey. The mosque, which is placed in the middle of a wide field, is located on a hillside overlooking Istanbul. In addition to Western architectural elements, classical designs have added a different complexion to the structure. The main space of the building is built on a rectangular plan and is covered by a dome resting on four elephant legs. The Mosque was built in Sultan Mustafa III Period (1717-1774) by Architect Mehmet Tahir Ağa, in 1761.