Yavuz Selim Mosque * Travel ISTANBUL

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Yavuz Selim Mosque http://bit.ly/selim-mosque

Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent built this mosque in honour of his father Selim I, on one of the seven hills of the city during 1520-1522. The square building (25mx25m) is covered by a shal-low dome. To the sides are the flanks covered by 9 domes each. The interior of the mosque is deco-rated with fine Iznik tiles, and the carved stone-work of mihrab and mimber is beautiful….

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