Selimiye Mosque Urban Transformation and Yemiş Kapanı: Selimiye Mosque was built by Mimar Sinan during the reign of Ottoman Sultan Selim II and holds great significance within the historical fabric of Edirne. Described by Mimar Sinan at the age of 80 as his “masterpiece,” the mosque is considered not only his most important work but also one of the most significant monuments of Ottoman architecture. Construction began in 1568, and its elegant design has been admired throughout the centuries.