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Iconic Works of Mimar Sinan
One of the most iconic architects in history, Mimar Sinan (literally meaning ”Sinan the Architect”) was born in Kayseri, in the Ottoman Empire. He was the chief imperial architect of the Empire. He served the sultans Suleiman the Magnificent, Selim II, and Murad III. He remained in his post for about 50 years. In his time, he was called Koca Mimar Sinan which means the Grand Architect Sinan. The imperial architect was an exceptional engineer and a mathematician as well.
Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Mosque, Kadırga
Grand Vizier Sokullu Mehmed Pasha commissioned 3 mosques in Istanbul during his post to show his power and influence, all built by Mimar Sinan. The Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Mosque in the Kadırga neighborhood in the Fatih district is famous for its steep location and the fine Iznik tiles that decorate the interior walls. The mosque was completed in 1572 and is among the most splendent mosques Sinan built for the grand viziers.
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