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Edirne Selimiye Mosque

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Turquie (Europe et Amérique du nord)

Date de soumission : 25/02/2000
Critères: (i)(ii)(iii)(iv)
Catégorie : Culturel
Soumission préparée par :
Ministry of Culture
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41°41'N - 26°34' E Edirne is near the Bulgarian Border
Ref.: 1408

Description

Edirne was the capital of the Ottoman Empire prior to the conquest of Istanbul and is famous for its mosques, the elegant domes and minarets, where as Selimiye is the most important monument in this historic city.



The complex built in the historic centre of Edirne comprises, two madrasas, a primary school and a covered bazaar besides this magnificient mosque.

Carrying the name of the then reigning the Sultan Selim II, the Mosque was built in the 16th century.