Turkey #251-53 Mosque - 1913 Mint NH Set of 3

Known as the Ottoman Empire until its defeat in World War II, Turkey is one of the world's oldest settled regions and over 80% of its population identifies as Islamic. This set commemorates the recapture of the ancient city of Adrianople from neighboring Bulgaria, picturing the magnificent Mosque of Selim built in the 16th century. (Turkey #251-53)