Selimiye Mosque

Selimiye Mosque

The monumental building that Architect Sinan created in the age of 80 and called as work of his master craftsmanship is one of the main monuments of Ottoman Turkish art and World architecture. Also, the building with its four minarets that catch one's eye from far off and with the location chosen to be built, shows that Architect Sinan is an expert of city planning. 

Selimiye Mosque

Selimiye Mosque that is qualified in architectural history as the building established on the widest area, draws attention with its    dome with its 43-28 m high and 31.30 m in diameter. The mosque is very important with its ornamental features like stone, marble, tile, wood_/ mother-of-pearl, besides the architectural features beyond reach. its niche that shows the direction of Mecca (mihrap) and pulpit (pulpit) are two of the main monuments of marble craft. The tile ornament the mosque has a special place in Ottoman art. These tile works, which are some of the best samples of l6th century tile craft, are made in Iznik with sıraltı technique. In city center. (Edirne)

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