Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Istanbul: Tophane - Kilic Ali Pasha Mosque


Kilic Ali Pasha Complex is a group of buildings designed by Mimar Sinan. It was built in 1586.
It consists of a mosque, a madrasa, a hamam, a türbe, and a sebil.
Original it had been on the coastline, but after the sea in front of it has been filled, now it is surrounded by other buildings.
Mosque of the complex is infamous for its resemblance to Hagia Sophia since it had been built.


Detail of the Hamam’s roof