Mihrimah Sultan Ottoman Primary School

Mihrimah Sultan Ottoman Primary School

Year Built
1562-1566
Commissioned By
Mihrimah Sultan
Architect
Unknown
Location
Fatih
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Changes After Construction

  1. The inscription for the building is missing, but the text "Mihrimah Sultan built this / Primary school for children" was added later.

  2. The building, which remained in ruins for a long time, was preserved after being repaired in the 1960s.

Featured Highlights

  • The building is the primary school (sıbyan mektebi) unit of the Mihrimah Sultan Complex.

  • The primary school is located to the southwest of the mosque, next to the tomb.

  • The structure consists of three units covered by a dome in the center and trough vaults on both sides.

  • There is a domed space in the center and a mirror-vaulted space separated by an arch next to it; the main classroom is the mirror-vaulted space with a hearth, accessed through the domed section.

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