Şehzade Mehmet Mosque, Istanbul

The Şehzade Mehmet Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque designed by Mimar Sinan. It is considered as Mimar's first mosque to feature the classic Ottoman style. The mosque was built on the Third Hill of Istanbul, in the Fatih district in 1548.

About this building

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Monuments
  • Interior features

Visitors information

  • Bus stop within 100m
  • Café within 500m

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