Mosque of Selim II


Mosque of Selim II. Edirne, Turkey. Sinan (architect). 1568–1575 C.E. Brick and stone.
  • ELEGANT STACKED DOMES; TOWERING MINARETS; BUILT BY GREATEST OTTOMAN ARCHITECT: SINAN
  • LOCATION HELD GEOGRAPHICAL/HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE; MEANT TO IMPRESS EUROPEAN VISITORS/TRADERS
  • MUQARNAS: PROTRUDE/POINT OF TRANSITION  
  • SQUINCHES: PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SUPPORT
  • CREATED AFTER WAR AGAINST CHRISTIANS; GOD IS INDIVISIBLE


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