Sultan Bayezid II Mosque Complex in Edirne
Sultan Bayezid II Mosque Complex is the most famous example of külliye in Edirne. The phrase külliye means some buildings associated with Ottoman architecture...
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Sultan Bayezid II Mosque Complex is the most famous example of külliye in Edirne. The phrase külliye means some buildings associated with Ottoman architecture, centred around a mosque, erected for various charitable services for the community.
The construction of the complex began in 1484. The details of the work progress are known thanks to Hoca Sadettin Efendi who lived in this period in Edirne. He stated that Sultan Bayezid II came to Edirne from Istanbul, to carry out was preparations on the 1st of March, 1484. He immediately ordered the construction of the complex because he needed a hospital in the city. The Sultan himself laid the foundation of the complex, as well as made a donation and distributed gifts to the public.
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The construction of the complex began in 1484. The details of the work progress are known thanks to Hoca Sadettin Efendi who lived in this period in Edirne. He stated that Sultan Bayezid II came to Edirne from Istanbul, to carry out was preparations on the 1st of March, 1484. He immediately ordered the construction of the complex because he needed a hospital in the city. The Sultan himself laid the foundation of the complex, as well as made a donation and distributed gifts to the public.
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