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Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque
Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque
Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque
Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque is a historic mosque located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was commissioned by the grand vizier Sokollu Mehmed Pasha and his wife İsmihan Sultan. The mosque, which was designed by Mimar Sinan, was completed in 1571 AD. Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 as part of Historic Areas of Istanbul.
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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
World Heritage Site
Part of: Historic Areas of Istanbul
Date of Inscription: 1985
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