Edirnekapı Mihrimah Sultan Complex
Edirnekapı Mihrimah Sultan Complex was built by the order of Mihrimah Sultan, daughter of one of the most famous Ottoman Emperor Süleyman the Magnificent. The complex is located on Fevzi Pasa Street Fatih.
The Complex was built between 1562 and 1565 and its construction lasted three years. It had a large damage during the earthquake in 1719. The complex consists of a madrasah, bath, bazaar, mosque and Ottoman elementary-primary school.
Edirnekapı Mihrimah Sultan Mosque
In the middle of Edirnekapı Mihrimah Sultan Mosque, which was built on an area of approximately 1100 square meters, there is a dome whose diameter is 20 and height is 35 meters. A marble pulpit (minber) and the stained glass of the windows make the mosque look really attractive and magnificent.
The architect of Edirnekapı Mihrimah Sultan Mosque Mimar Sinan built the minaret of the mosque with a single sherefe (minaret balcony). However, after the earthquake which occurred in 1719, it is doubtful that the damaged parts were rebuilt in a way of betraying its original character.
Marble fountain and 19 rooms in the inner courtyard are worth seeing.
Other Buildings
When you enter the mosque, you will immediately realize a building which is covered by three domes. This structure was used as the Ottoman elementary-primary school (Sıbyan Mektebi). There is Güzel Ahmet Paşa Tomb next to the school. The structure referred as twin baths were used until the first quarter of the 21st century.
Unfortunately, madrasah and bazaar do not exist today. There are 60 shops in the bazaar which are located in the northern of the courtyard.
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