Sokollu Mehmed Pasha II Mosque

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Sokollu Mehmed Pasha II Mosque, Ottoman congregational mosque in Beyoğlu, Turkey.

The mosque features a two-storied courtyard with shops on the lower level and a prayer hall measuring 15 by 19 meters under a central dome.

Mimar Sinan designed this mosque for Grand Vizier Sokollu Mehmed Pasha and his wife Ismihan Sultan, completing the structure in 1577.

The interior decorations include Iznik tiles displaying floral patterns, geometric designs, and monumental carvings in the mihrab prayer niche.

The mosque contains ninety-eight windows throughout its structure, providing natural illumination to the prayer hall and surrounding spaces.

Four fragments of the Black Stone from Mecca's Kaaba are embedded within the walls of this mosque, marking its religious significance.

Location: Beyoğlu

Location: Istanbul

Inception: 1577

Architects: Mimar Sinan

Architectural style: Ottoman architecture

GPS coordinates: 41.02500,28.96778

Latest update: March 10, 2025 14:51

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