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Selimiye Mosque
Sinan’s masterwork, UNESCO
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Image courtesy of © BuhaM · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Selimiye Mosque
The Selimiye Mosque was built by Sinan for Sultan Selim II between 1568 and 1575. Its single dome, comparable in size to Hagia Sophia’s, rests on eight piers over an open interior full of light, and its four minarets are among the slenderest ever built. Dress modestly and avoid prayer times.
Why it's on our list
- UNESCO World Heritage
- Sinan’s masterwork
- Light-filled interior
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Selimiye Mosque before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Selimiye Mosque are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Muaffıklarhane Sokak350 m4 min walk
- Taxi rank, Tarla Kapı Caddesi1.4 km17 min walk