Descripción del sitio
This marker is part of an extended History of Islamic Architecture
Istanbul
Zal Mahmut Pasha Mosque
1551-1566
Architect Mimar Sinan
The mosque is part of a kulliye commissioned by Zal Mahmud Pasha, one of the viziers of Selim II. The complex is masterfully planned on a sloping site, with two separate levels linked bya flight of stairs. Themosque and a medrese are situated on the higher level, while the lower part consists of another medrese and a tomb. The com- position is more organic than symmetric. Due to the slope, the mosque has a vaulted basement and a beautiful view over the Golden Horn. (Photo and text adapted from
Evliya, GE-BBS)
Isometric Drawing
Isometric Drawing from Archnet.org