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Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque
Sokollu Mehmet Paşa Camii
Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque Azapkapi 7408.jpg
Religion
Affiliation Sunni Islam
Location
Location Istanbul, Turkey
Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque, Azapkapı is located in Istanbul Beyoglu
Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque, Azapkapı
Location in Istanbul Beyoglu
Architecture
Architect(s) Mimar Sinan
Architectural type mosque
Groundbreaking c. 1573
Completed 1577-78
Specifications
Dome dia. (outer) 11.8 m (39 ft)
Minaret(s) 1

The Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque (called Sokollu Mehmet Paşa Camii in Turkish) is a beautiful old mosque. It was built in the 1500s during the time of the Ottoman Empire. You can find it in Istanbul, Turkey.

This mosque is in the Azapkapı area of the Beyoğlu district in Istanbul. It is right next to the Atatürk Bridge today. However, this bridge did not exist when the mosque was built.

Who Built This Mosque?

This amazing building was designed by a very famous architect named Mimar Sinan. He lived from about 1488 to 1588. He was the main architect for the Ottoman Empire.

The mosque was built for a powerful leader named Sokollu Mehmed Pasha. He was a "Grand Vizier," which was like a prime minister or chief minister. He held this important job from 1565 to 1579. The mosque was finished in 1578.

Did you know? This is one of three mosques in Istanbul that share the same name. All three were designed by Mimar Sinan!

More to See

  • List of Friday mosques designed by Mimar Sinan
  • List of mosques in Istanbul

Gallery

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    Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque Azapkapi. View from the Metro at Halic station.

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    Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque Azapkapi exterior

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    Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque Azapkapi exterior

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    Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque Azapkapi general view interior

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    Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque Azapkapi domes

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    Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque Azapkapi decoration under dome

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    Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque Azapkapi minber and mihrab and dome

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    Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque Azapkapi top minber

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    Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque Azapkapi mihrab

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    Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque Azapkapi column

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    Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque Azapkapi column detail

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    Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque Azapkapi coloured window

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    Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque Azapkapi interior

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