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Güzel Ahmet Pasha Tomb

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  • Construction year: 1580-1581?
  • The city it is located in: İstanbul
  • The borough it is located in: Fatih
  • The neighbourhood it is located in: Edirnekapı
  • Address: Hatice Sultan Quarter, Fevzi Paşa Avenue, Edirnekapı, Fatih
  • How to reach the place: This tomb structure is next to the Istanbul City Walls, by the last stop of the Edirnekapı buses. You can reach this location by a single ride from such central neighborhoods as Kadıköy, Beşiktaş, or Taksim.
  • Monument type: Tomb
  • The function today: Tomb
  • The ownership: Foundations
  • The bibliography that link the building to Sinan: TE, TB, TM
  • Information about the monument: The Güzel Ahmet Pasha Tomb was built adjoining the boys' school building of the Mihrimah Sultan Complex in Edirnekapı. He became the grand vezier following the death of Sokullu Mehmet Pasha. Due to ongoing restoration work on the tomb, it is closed to public at this time.
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  • The other monuments similar to this building: Tekfur Palace, Kariye Museum, Anemas Dungeon
  • Last Update: 27.11.2015
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