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Construction year: 1547-1548

The city it is located in: İstanbul

The borough it is located in: Üsküdar

The neighbourhood it is located in: Merkez

Address: Selman Ağa Street, Üsküdar

How to reach the place: The complex is quite accessible since it is at Üsküdar Square. From the European side, we recommend boats that cross to Asia. To reach this location from the Asian side, take any vehicle that goes to Üsküdar.

Monument type: Elementry School

The function today: Library

The ownership: Ministry of Culture and Tourism

The bibliography that link the building to Sinan:

Information about the monument: Originally built by the seaside, the complex includes mosque, madrasa, boys’ school buildings, and the tomb of the Grand Admiral Sinan Pasha. The boys’ school section is currently in use as “The Mihrimah Sultan Children’s Library”, under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. It is open to visitors during work hours.

The other monuments of Sinan similar to this building: Mihrimah Sultan Mosque (Üsküdar), Mihrimah Sultan Madrasa (Üsküdar), Şemsi Ahmet Pasha Mosque, Şemsi Ahmet Pasha Tomb, Şemsi Ahmet Pasha Madrasa,

The other monuments similar to this building: Yeni Valide Mosque, Rum Mehmet Pasha Mosque, Leander's Tower (Kız Kulesi)

Last Update: 30.11.2015

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