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Construction year: ?

The city it is located in: İstanbul

The borough it is located in: Eminönü

The neighbourhood it is located in: Sultanahmet

Address: Ayasofya Meydanı Street, Sultanahmet, Eminönü

How to reach the place: The minarets will be in full view as you get off the tram at the Sultanahmet stop.

Monument type: Minaret

The function today: Minaret

The ownership: Ministry of Culture and Tourism

The bibliography that link the building to Sinan:

Information about the monument: Two of the four cut-masonry minaret structures, which are on the northern side of the Hagia Sophia, are Sinan’s works. They were built at the time of the restoration of the building during the reign of Selim II. Sinan’s search for a scale and style respectful of the Hagia Sophia can be clearly seen in his architectural solutions. These minarets, which are attached to the main building, are closed to visitors at this time.

The other monuments of Sinan similar to this building: Haseki Hürrem Sultan (Ayasofya) Bath House, Sultan Selim (II) Tomb, Şehzadeler Tomb, Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque (Kadırga), Sokollu Mehmet Paşa Madrasa (Kadırga), Sokollu Mehmet Paşa Dervish Lodge, Kapıağası (Mahmut Ağa) Mosque,

The other monuments similar to this building: At Meydanı, Sultanahmet Mosque, III. Ahmet Fountain, Aya İrini, Topkapı Museum, Arkeoloji Museum, Yerebatan Cistern, Milion stone, Gülhane Park, Darphane-i Amire (Royal Mint)

Last Update: 27.11.2015

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