One of the most iconic architects in history, Mimar Sinan (literally meaning ”Sinan the Architect”) was born in Kayseri, in the Ottoman Empire. He was the chief imperial architect of the Empire. He served the sultans Suleiman the Magnificent, Selim II, and Murad III. He remained in his post for about 50 years. In his time, he was called Koca Mimar Sinan which means the Grand Architect Sinan. The imperial architect was an exceptional engineer and a mathematician as well.

Here are some of the most iconic works of Mimar Sinan:

Selimiye Mosque

Sultan Selim II, son of Suleiman the Magnificent, commissioned the construction of the Selimiye Mosque. Located in Edirne, the Ottoman imperial mosque was considered by Sinan to be his masterpiece. Built between 1568 and 1575, the Selimiye Mosque is considered one of the greatest achievements of Ottoman architecture. It is included on the list of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.
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