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The Selimiye Mosque (St. Sofia’s Cathedral) – Sardes Cyprus

23 February 2021

The Selimiye Mosque (St. Sofia’s Cathedral)

The Selimiye Mosque is one of the Cyprus’ most important gothic styled buildings. The construction of the building begun in 1208 and was eventually completed and opened to worship in 1326. The Lusignan Kings were crowned in this building. Later on in the Ottoman Era, the Cathedral was converted into a mosque with the addition of two minarets.