Experts' Choice Award Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque
5 expert reviews
“The small Sokollu mosque was built by Sinan in 1571. Entry is via an extraordinary covered staircase that leads to the inner courtyard, embellished with a traditional sadirvan.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "Many consider it to be the most beautiful of the mosques built by master Ottoman architect Sinan." Full review
Frommer's "This mosque is considered to be one of the "minor" works of Sinan, architect to the sultans. But there are several reasons why this mosque is anything but minor." Full review
Lonely Planet "Sinan designed this mosque in 1571, at the height of his architectural career." Full review
Lonely Planet "This pretty mosque, designed by Sinan and built in 1577, is unusual in that it, and the minaret, are raised on a platform." Full review
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Don't miss the nearby rococo fountain (sebil ) built by Saliha Valide Hatun, mother of Mahmut I.
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