Courtyard of Sultan Selim I Mosque (MEGT)

Istanbul, Türkiye

Evliya Çelebi describes the mosque courtyard as follows: The construction [of the mosque] began in 927 [1521] and was completed in 933 [1527]. There is an ablution fountain and fıskiyeler. . . . There are four cypresses around the pool. The larger courtyard around this courtyard is adorned with different kinds of trees.

Source: Travel Account, 17th century

-Nurhan Atasoy, Seyit Ali Kahraman

Source:

Evliya Çelebi Seyahatnâmesi: Topkapı Sarayı Bağdat 304 Yazmasının transkripsiyonu (Open in Zotero)

Originally published at: Atasoy, Nurhan, and Seyit Ali Kahraman “Courtyard of Sultan Selim I Mosque.” Middle East Gardens Traditions. Dumbarton Oaks, December 1, 2014. https://www.doaks.org/resources/middle-east-garden-traditions/catalogue/C98. Archived at: https://perma.cc/5UDZ-R9BM.