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Edirne Merkez, Turkey

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Mosque· Religious destination· Tourist attraction

Selimiye Mosque Reviews | Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

Selimiye Mosque is located in Edirne Merkez, Turkey on Meydan, Mimar Sinan Cd.. Selimiye Mosque is rated 4.9 out of 5 in the category mosque in Turkey.

Address

Meydan, Mimar Sinan Cd.

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entrance

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Shikder Mahmud Sayed

The Süleymaniye Mosque (Turkish: Süleymaniye Camii, Turkish pronunciation: [sylejˈmaːnije]) is an Ottoman imperial mosque located on the Third Hill of Istanbul, Turkey. The mosque was commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan. An inscription specifies the foundation date as 1550 and the inauguration date as 1557. Behind the qibla wall of the mosque is an enclosure containing the separate octagonal mausoleums of Suleiman the Magnificent and that of his wife Hurrem Sultan (Roxelana). For 462 years, the Süleymaniye Mosque was the largest mosque in the city, until it was surpassed by the Çamlıca Mosque in 2019. The Süleymaniye Mosque is one of the best-known sights of Istanbul, and from its location on the Third Hill, it commands an extensive view of the city around the Golden Horn.

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Crypto

It is a magnificent place with its architecture and historical texture. You've gotta see.

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Bernie Riley

Quite a sizeable mosque and well worth the visit. Driving from Sofia, Bulgaria to Istanbul this was a perfect area to stop and explore overnight. Both the mosque and grounds were lovely. There is a sizable markets the bottom side of the mosque. Paid parking available nearby.

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Marin Kolev

No matter where you look at it from, this masterpiece of history is a must-visit if you have a path with Edrine on it. It is huge, it is at a perfect location, it is doing it's functions still.

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JUZER KAPADIA

The Selimiye is the greatest of all the Ottoman mosque complexes, the apogee of an art form and the culmination of a life’s ambition for its architect, Sinan. Built on a slight hill, the mosque is a prominent landmark. Its complex includes a medrese, housing the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, a school and the Kavaflar Arasta, a covered bazaar. Selim II commissioned the mosque. It was begun in 1569 and completed in 1575, a year after his death. The dome was Sinan’s proudest achievement. In his memoirs, he wrote: “With the help of Allah and the favour of Sultan Selim Khan, I have succeeded in building a cupola six cubits wider and four cubits deeper than that of Haghia Sophia.” In fact, the dome is comparable in diameter and slightly shallower than the building Sinan had so longed to surpass. Ablutions Fountain Intricate, pierced carving decorates the top of the 16-sided open şadırvan (ablutions fountain), which stands in the centre of the courtyard. The absence of a canopy helps to retain the uncluttered aspect. Minarets The mosque’s four slender minarets tower to a height of 84 m (275 ft). Each one has three balconies. The two northern minarets contain three intertwining staircases, each one leading to a different balcony Dome The 43 m (141 ft) dome dominates the interior of the mosque. Not even the florid paintwork the original 16thcentury decoration underwent restoration in the 19th century detracts from its effect. Sultan’s Loge The imperial loge is supported on green marble columns. They are connected by pointed arches; whose surrounds are adorned with floral İznik tiles. Unusually, its ornately decorated mihrab contains a shuttered window, which opened on to countryside when the mosque was built The Interior The mosque is the supreme achievement of Islamic architecture. Its octagonal plan allows for a reduction in the size of the buttresses supporting the dome. This permitted extra windows to be incorporated, making the interior exceptionally light.

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Tarkan Ulas

It was perfect to see Mimar Sinan's master piece. Right next to the mosque, there is a big parking lot which you can keep your car safely and not expensive. Also from mosque garden there is direct entrance to old bazaar which is under the mosque. Also you can walk most of the other touristic places and nice restaurants. Also next-door to parking there is factory store for famous Kavala Almond cookies

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Marta Traikova

Astoundingly beautiful mosk, open to the public. Modest clothing is required. If you have any doubts about appropriate attire ask at the door. People are friendly and will help you out. The mosk's story is featured Elif Shafak's book the Architects apprentice, although in the book the Architect is portrayed as Indian where in fact he was of Bulgarian origin.

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Suzanne Hitto

This is another amazing example of the work of Mirmar Sinan the famous military leader and architect. Truly breathtaking in its mangatude.

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