Damascus, Sultan Sulayman Mosque 1544-1558 - History of Islamic Architecture (sitios de interés)

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Damascus, Syria
Takiyya Sulaymaniyya, Sultan Sulayman Mosque
1544-1558 (15/67 madrasa) Mimar Sinan

This major takiyya complex was built on the ruins of Qasr al-Ablaq by the Ottoman Sultan Sulayman I. A separate madrasa was added to the southeast of the takiyya complex by Selim II. Text and photos from Archnet.org.



The courtyard with pool



Isometric drawing



Text, photos, and drawing from Archnet.org

Mapa del lugar de interés Damascus, Sultan Sulayman Mosque 1544-1558

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