Selimiye Mosque
Selimiye Camii
The masterpiece that Ottoman architect Sinan regarded as his finest work, with a huge dome and four slender minarets; a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Selimiye Mosque was built by Sinan for Sultan Selim II between 1568 and 1575. Its main dome, about 31 metres in diameter, is supported by eight massive pillars, and its four minarets rise over 70 metres. In 2011 it was inscribed as a World Heritage Site along with the entire complex. The interior's Iznik tiles and marble mihrab are exquisite. The madrasa in the courtyard now houses the Turkish Islamic Arts Museum, and beneath the complex lies the Arasta Bazaar. Entry is free, but visits are suspended during prayer times, especially at midday on Fridays. Women should wear a headscarf and a long skirt.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 08:00 until sunset; closed to visitors during prayer times
Nearby sights
- Selimiye Arasta
- Edirne Museum
- Bedesten
- Old Mosque
- Rüstem Pasha Caravanserai
- Ali Pasha Bazaar
- Üç Şerefeli Mosque
- Muradiye Mosque