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Mimar Sinan

Mimar Sinan

Ottoman architect

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Birthdate
1489
Birthplace
Ağırnas
Ağırnas
Date of Death
July 17, 1588
Place of Death
Istanbul
Istanbul
Nationality
Turkey
Turkey
Creator of
Topkapı Palace
Topkapı Palace
Occupation
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Urban planner
Engineer
Engineer
Scientist
Scientist
Architect
Architect
Civil engineer
Civil engineer

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Citizenship
Ottoman Empire
Ottoman Empire
Notable Work
Banya Bashi Mosque
Banya Bashi Mosque
Süleymaniye Mosque
Süleymaniye Mosque
Ferhat Pasha Mosque
Ferhat Pasha Mosque
Selimiye Mosque
Selimiye Mosque
Stari Most
Stari Most
Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge
Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge
Şehzade Mosque
Şehzade Mosque
Wikidata ID
Q5600
Overview

Mimar Sinan (1489-1588) was an architect, civil engineer, scientist, engineer, and urban planner from the Ottoman Empire. He was born in Ağırnas and held Turkish nationality. Sinan is best known for his notable works in the areas of architecture and engineering.

Some of his most recognized works include the Süleymaniye Mosque, Ferhat Pasha Mosque, Selimiye Mosque, Stari Most, Banya Bashi Mosque, Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge, and Şehzade Mosque. He was also the creator of the Topkapı Palace.

Mimar Sinan passed away on July 17, 1588, in Istanbul.

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