Selim Konya Mosque

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Selim Konya Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Karatay, Turkey.

The mosque features a central dome spanning 31 meters in diameter, complemented by four minarets and seven smaller domes arranged over the portico.

Sultan Selim II commissioned the construction of this religious complex in 1558 while serving as prince and regional governor of the Konya province.

The interior walls display traditional Iznik tiles with geometric patterns and Quranic verses, reflecting the Ottoman ceramic artistry of the 16th century.

The mosque stands near the Mevlana Museum in the business district of Konya, offering prayer spaces for the local Muslim community.

The mosque structure incorporates an astronomical clock and advanced acoustic engineering that enables sound to travel across the prayer hall.

Location: Karatay

Inception: 1558

Architectural style: Ottoman architecture

GPS coordinates: 37.87042,32.50411

Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:43

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