Big Selimiye Mosque
| Big Selimiye Mosque Büyük Selimiye Camii | |
|---|---|
 Big Selimiye Mosque | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey |
| Geographic coordinates | 41°00′35″N 29°01′00″E / 41.00966°N 29.01655°ECoordinates: 41°00′35″N 29°01′00″E / 41.00966°N 29.01655°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Mimar Sinan |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Ottoman |
| Completed | 1801 |
| Specifications | |
| Dome dia. (inner) | 14.60 m (47.9 ft) |
| Minaret(s) | 2 |
| Materials | cut stone, marble |
Big Selimiye Mosque (Turkish: Büyük Selimiye Camii), often known simply as Selimiye Mosque, is situated in the district of Üsküdar in İstanbul, Turkey, right across the Selimiye Barracks.[1] The mosque was commissioned by Ottoman Sultan Selim III (reigned 1789–1807) and completed in 1801, however its main architect is unknown.
The Big Selimiye Mosque has a western style, a wide courtyard and four entrance doors. After the completion of the mosque, the original minarets were thought to be too thick, and later shaved.
The mosque is seen as a masterpiece of carpentry and marble work. The dome is 14.6 m (48 ft) wide, has five windows and supported by four half domes. The Big Selimiye Mosque has a "muvakkithane" for keeping prayer times and a water fountain.
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References[edit]
- ^ "Selimiye Mosque Istanbul". Very Turkey. Retrieved 2014-03-31.
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