Edirne, Edirne, Marmara, Turkey
Mosque · Ottoman · 16th Century
The Selimiye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque, which is located in the city of Edirne, Turkey. It was commissioned by Sultan Selim II, and was built by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan between 1569 and 1575. It was considered by Sinan to be his masterpiece and is one of the highest achievements of Islamic architecture.
Construction: 1569 – 1575
Founder: Sultan Selim II
Key figures: Mimar Sinan
Significance: Regarded by Mimar Sinan as his 'masterpiece'.
- 1575: Completed
Architectural styles: Ottoman, Classical
Architects: Mimar Sinan
Materials: Stone, Marble, Iznik Tiles
- Single Dome: A massive dome that floats weightlessly above the prayer hall.
- Minarets: Four slender minarets, some of the tallest in the Islamic world.
- Location: Dominates the skyline of Edirne.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 18:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 17:00 (winter) – Active mosque.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://edirne.gov.tr
Address: Meydan Mahallesi, Mimar Sinan Cd., 22020 Edirne Merkez/Edirne, Turkey
Coordinates: 41.6781, 26.5594