Thursday, June 26, 2014

The leaning minaret of Sivas



 The oldest building in the city, the Ulu Camii (Grand mosque) dates to 1192 when the city was ruled by the Danishmend dynasty. With its low pitched roof and simple layout, this mosque is a stark contrast to the large domed Ottoman mosques that were largely inspired by Christian churches.

The minaret has a considerable lean but apparently is in no danger of collapse.





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