Istanbul Sights

Sehzade Camii Review

This mosque was built for Prince Mehmet, the eldest son of Süleyman the Magnificent, who died of smallpox in 1543 aged 22. This was Sinan's first imperial mosque and he called it his "apprentice work." The result is pleasant looking but a bit plainer than the nearby Süleymaniye. The tranquil gardens contain many grand tombs, which contain some of the best Iznik tiles in the city, though these tombs are rarely open.

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  • Address: Sehzadebasi Cad., Fatih, Istanbul | Map It
  • Hours: Daily sunrise to sunset; usually closed during prayer times
  • Location: The Bazaar Area and Environs

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