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Selimiye Mosque
Edirne, Türkiye
Sinan declared it his masterpiece: a dome 31 meters wide among the widest free-standing domes in the world, and four equal minarets 70 meters tall that make the building an architectural gem.
Story & history
Sinan built it at Edirne in his eighties and called it his masterpiece: a single dome vast enough for thousands of worshippers, with four of the tallest minarets of its age.
Getting there
Pin the site on the map or head straight there with your maps app; opening hours and access vary by season.
Quick facts
- Among the widest domes ever built
- Four minarets 70 m tall
- On the UNESCO World Heritage list
Visiting tip
Visit it if you come to Edirne on a Sinan architecture tour.