It was originally built by Sultan Selim III, but this building burned down completely in 1823. The mosque was rebuilt on behalf of Sultan Mahmut II by the Armenian architect Krikor Amira Balyan under its current name, and completed in 1825. The name Nusretiye (“victory”) refers to the successful suppression of the Janissary revolt
📸 A beautiful photo from my friend Dundley Alfaro.