Faith / Mosque
Mihrimah Sultan Mosque (Edirnekapı)
Fatih, İstanbul
A Mimar Sinan mosque at one of the highest points of the city, known for its light-filled interior with numerous windows.
Its story
It was built in the mid-16th century by Mimar Sinan in the name of Mihrimah Sultan, daughter of Süleyman the Magnificent, at Edirnekapı, just inside the land walls. The dome carried on high arches and the windows filling the walls give the interior an extraordinary brightness. Its elevated position makes it visible from afar on the western skyline of the Historic Peninsula. The mosque forms a small complex with its madrasa and hammam; it has been repaired many times after earthquakes.
Key facts
- Period
- Ottoman, 16th century
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- Edirnekapı bus stops; T4 Edirnekapı
- Visit duration
- 30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
41.02917, 28.93583
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihrimah_Sultan_Camii_%28Edirnekap%C4%B1%29 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mihrimah_Sultan_Mosque%2C_Edirnekap%C4%B1