Selimiye Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Edirne, Turkey
The Selimiye Mosque features an enormous central dome measuring 43 meters high, supported by eight pillars and surrounded by four 71-meter minarets.
Commissioned by Sultan Selim II and constructed between 1568 and 1575, the mosque represents architect Mimar Sinan's final major project during the Ottoman Empire.
The mosque complex includes two religious schools, a covered market, and multiple courtyards that demonstrate the integration of religious and social functions.
Visitors must remove their shoes and women need to cover their heads before entering the prayer hall, which accommodates 2,500 people.
The mosque's architectural design allows natural light to illuminate the interior through 999 windows, creating distinct patterns throughout different times of day.
Location: Edirne
Inception: 1575
Architects: Mimar Sinan
Official opening: 1574
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Height: 71 m
Made from material: dimension stone
GPS coordinates: 41.67806,26.55944
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:34
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