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Mosque of Selim II

1568-1575

Islamic

Sinan Signup and view all the answers

Suleiman the Magnificent Signup and view all the answers

Brick and stone Signup and view all the answers

Edirne, Turkey Signup and view all the answers

Islamic mosque that also was part of a complex that hosted a hospital, school, and library Signup and view all the answers

Open airy interior contrasts to conventional mosques that have partitioned interiors Signup and view all the answers

Elegant stacked domes; towering, slender pencil minarets; Ottoman architecture, mosaic and tile work Signup and view all the answers

Dome of the Rock Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Constructed between 1568 and 1575, showcasing the height of Ottoman architecture.
Located in Edirne, Turkey, serving as a prominent landmark.

Designed by Mimar Sinan, the chief architect for Suleiman the Magnificent, representing the zenith of his work.
Features centrally planned design with an open, airy interior, contrasting conventional partitioned mosques.

Characterized by elegant stacked domes and soaring slender pencil minarets, emblematic of Ottoman architectural style.
Rich mosaic and tile work enhances the aesthetic appeal, creating a visually stunning environment.

Functioned as an Islamic mosque and part of a larger complex that included a hospital, school, and library, thus promoting education and healthcare alongside worship.

Inspired by significant architectural precedents including the Pantheon, the Dome of the Rock, and Hagia Sophia, illustrating a blending of cultural motifs.