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Şemsi Pasha Mosque
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Şemsi Pasha Mosque
Şemsi Pasha Mosque is an Ottoman era mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was commissioned by Grand Vizier Şemsi Pasha and designed by Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan. The mosque was completed in 1581 AD.
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Country: Turkey
District: Istanbul Province
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
Site History: 16th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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