Selimie” Mosque during the occupation

The Selimie Mosque is the work of architect Sinan when he was 80 years old and called his work of art “My Masterpiece”. The Selimie Mosque occupies a place amongst the masterpieces of the architectural history of both Turkey and the world. The mosque is a symbol of the city of Edirne and, at the same time, it is a symbol of the Ottoman period. It was built between 1569-1575, subject to the order of Selim II