Fatih külliye

building, Istanbul, Turkey

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The Fatih külliye, located in Istanbul, Turkey, was a complex built in the 15th century. A külliye is a complex of buildings centered around a mosque, often including institutions like madrasahs (Islamic schools), hospitals, and soup kitchens for the poor. The Fatih külliye was one of the grand architectural achievements of the Ottoman Empire, showcasing a blend of Islamic and Byzantine influences. It was designed with a focus on clarity and logic, with each element contributing to the overall composition, often featuring a prominent central dome. While the külliye itself has undergone various restorations due to damage from fires and earthquakes, it remains a significant example of Ottoman architectural prowess.12

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…dominate the Istanbul skyline: the Fatih külliye (1463–70), the Bayezid Mosque (after 1491), the Selim Mosque (1522), the Şehzade külliye (1548), and the Süleyman külliye (after 1550). The Şehzade and Süleyman külliyes were built by Sinan, the greatest Ottoman architect, whose masterpiece is the
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…dominate the Istanbul skyline: the Fatih külliye (1463–70), the Bayezid Mosque (after 1491), the Selim Mosque (1522), the Şehzade külliye (1548), and the Süleyman külliye (after 1550). The Şehzade and Süleyman külliyes were built by Sinan, the greatest Ottoman architect, whose masterpiece is the
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