
Selimiye Mosque, Edirne - Wikipedia
The Selimiye Mosque (Turkish: Selimiye Camii) is an Ottoman imperial mosque, located in the city of Edirne (formerly Adrianople), Turkey. It was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built …
Selimiye Mosque in Edirne - Turkish Archaeological News
Aug 21, 2017 · Selimiye Mosque was constructed between 1566 and 1574, on the orders of Sultan Selim II, also known as "Selim the Drunkard". Selimiye Mosque is considered to be …
The Selimiye Mosque & Complex: The Masterpiece of Mimar Sinan
Jan 30, 2025 · The Selimiye Mosque was built between 1568 and 1575 by renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, who considered it his masterpiece. It was commissioned by Sultan …
The UNESCO Sites of Türkiye: Selimiye Mosque and its Social …
Sep 2, 2024 · Selimiye Mosque and Complex is the "masterpiece" of Mimar Sinan, who is considered one of the greatest geniuses in the history of mankind. One of the most important …
Selimiye Mosque | Edirne, Türkiye | Attractions - Lonely Planet
Designed by Ottoman architect Mimar Koca Sinan (1497–1588), whose best-known works adorn İstanbul's skyline, this exquisite World Heritage–listed mosque is Edirne's most cherished …
Selimiye Mosque - Discover Islamic Art - Virtual Museum
The Selimiye Mosque was built by the great Ottoman architect, Sinan, in an area called Kavak Meydanı or Sarıbayır. Considered as his masterpiece it is one of the most important buildings …
Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex | World Heritage Sites
Selimiye Mosque, also known as Selimiye Camii in Turkish, is an Ottoman imperial mosque located in Edirne, Türkiye. Mimar Sinan designed the mosque; he was the chief architect of …
Selimiye Mosque, Edirne - Tripadvisor
The most grande and most beautiful mosque I've ever seen in Turkey, the masterpiece of Mimar Koca Sinan. The mosque can be seen even from far distance i.e from Tunca Bridge. Built by …
Selimiye Mosque | For UNESCO World Heritage Travellers
The Selimiye Mosque and its Social Complex in Edirne are considered the pinnacle of the career of the most famous Ottoman architect, Sinan. The mosque was built between 1569 and 1575 …
Selimiye Mosque, Edirne (Turkey)—Ottoman Wonder of the Turks
Dec 1, 2021 · Sultan Selim II of the Ottoman Empire commissioned the mosque in the mid-16th century. The empire’s main architect (mimar) at that time was Mimar Sinan. He already had …