Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Mosque Kardirga 1567-1571 - History of Islamic Architecture (sitios de interés)

Descripción del sitio

This marker is part of an extended History of Islamic Architecture

Istanbul- Kadirga
Sokollu Mehmed Pasa Complex
1567-1571
Architect Mimar Sinan

Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Mosque is located southwest of the Blue Mosque. It is another of Sinan's designs built in 1572 for Grand Vizier Sokullu Mehmet Pasha. It's interior is beautifully tiled in a dominant blue colour.
Portico and ablution fountain



The tiled interior:



Blue tiles near the quibla




foundation inscription above northern portal





Plan and photos from Archnet.org

Mapa del lugar de interés Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Mosque Kardirga 1567-1571

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