The mosque was built for the sake of Emir Sultan who was the groom of Ottoman Sultan Yıldırım Bayezid during the reign of Sultan Celebi Mehmet between 1366 and 1429 years in Bursa, Turkey. One of the most important structures, Emir Sultan Mosque is located in town of Emir Sultan, Yıldırım, district of Bursa.
HISTORY
At the beginning, the mosque has one dome but later, in 1507 a courtyard and porch with three domes were added. Completely demolished in 1795, the glorious building was rebuilt on the same plan by Sultan Selim III in 1804. In 1855, it was damaged in the earthquake and was renovated with high quality in 19th century.
HISTORY
At the beginning, the mosque has one dome but later, in 1507 a courtyard and porch with three domes were added. Completely demolished in 1795, the glorious building was rebuilt on the same plan by Sultan Selim III in 1804. In 1855, it was damaged in the earthquake and was renovated with high quality in 19th century.
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