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Sehzade Mosque
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This mosque is located between Bayezid and
Unkapani and was constructed by Architect Sinan between
1543-1548. Siileyman the Magnificent wanted this mosque to be
constructed after the death of his son and the prince he loved
most. It is one of the five largest mosques in Istanbul. Its
central dome is 37 m. high and its diameter is 18 m. 4 semi-domes
surround the central dome. With these characteristics, it
resembles Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque). It has two minarets
each of which have 2 balconies, ornamented with reliefs. The
niche and pulpit of the mosque are constructed of marble. |
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The courtyard of the mosque is surrounded
with a portico which has 10 domes. Its complex includes a
madrasah, a charity establishment, cooking house, caravansary,
primary school. |
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