Mihrimah Edirnekapı Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Karagümrük, Turkey
The mosque features a central dome with a diameter of 11.4 meters supported by three arches and paired columns on each side.
The construction of this mosque, commissioned by Mihrimah Sultan, daughter of Suleiman the Magnificent, was completed by architect Sinan between 1563 and 1566.
The name Mihrimah combines Persian words for sun and moon, reflected in the architectural design that captures sunlight and moonlight through strategic placement.
The mosque complex includes a religious school, a tomb, public baths, and multiple entrances with stone stairs leading to the main prayer area.
During April and May, the sun rises between the two minarets at dawn while the moon appears at dusk, creating a calculated astronomical alignment.
Location: Edirnekapı, Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Inception: 1562
Architects: Mimar Sinan
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 41.02917,28.93583
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
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