Sehzade Mosque

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.

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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