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Selimiye Mosque

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Selimiye Mosque

Turkey
Best timeFeb–Jun & Sep–Nov
Set inTurkey
In season~68°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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36–91°F
CurrencyTRY
LanguageTurkish
TimezoneUTC+03:00
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Map showing the location of Selimiye Mosque
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Historical monthly weather
Sunny share of daylightAug · 75%
WarmestJul · 91°F
WettestJun
Best windowFeb–Jun & Sep–Nov
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Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Selimiye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque, located in the city of Edirne, Turkey. It was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan between 1568 and 1575. It was considered by Sinan to be his masterpiece and is one of the highest achievements of Islamic architecture as a whole and Ottoman architecture in particular. The mosque, together with its külliye, was included on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2011.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Feb–Jun & Sep–Nov. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Gallipoli
103 mi away
Troy
120 mi away
Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
132 mi away
Galata Tower
133 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Selimiye Mosque?

The best time to visit Selimiye Mosque is February–June & September–November, in Turkey.

Where is Selimiye Mosque?

Selimiye Mosque is in Turkey.

What is Selimiye Mosque known for?

The Selimiye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque, located in the city of Edirne, Turkey. It was commissioned by Sultan Selim II and was built by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan between 1568 and 1575. It was considered by Sinan to be his masterpiece and is one of the highest achievements of Islamic architecture as a whole and Ottoman architecture in particular. The mosque, together with its külliye, was included on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2011.

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