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Selimiye Mosque: Masterpiece of Mimar Sinan and zenith of Ottoman architecture

Edirne was the capital city of Ottoman State before Istanbul and the Selimiye Mosque has been identified with the city. The mosque is a masterpiece of Mimar Sinan, the architect royal of Ottoman Court and he has been renowned as one of the most celebrated architects of the world.

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Sinan, the Architect, was famous for his modesty as well as his genius and mastery, so referring Selimiye Mosque in such terms in a contemporary book that claimed reiterating his words, and calling the mosque as "his masterpiece" were proofs of his belief that he has employed all knowledge and skills he has amassed through his long career.