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Yeşil Mosque

mosque, Bursa, Turkey
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The Yeşil Mosque, built in 1421 in Bursa, Turkey, is a significant example of early Ottoman architecture. It is noted for initiating a distinct Turkish style and is part of a complex that includes a theological college, library, and ablution fountain. The mosque is adjacent to the Yeşil Mausoleum, which houses the tomb of Sultan Mehmed I. Bursa itself was the first major capital of the Ottoman Empire and is known for its historical mosques and traditional silk industry. The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, while also an Ottoman structure, was built later (1609-1616) and is known for its six minarets and blue interior tiles.12

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