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Selimiye Mosque
Selimiye Mosque occupies the former Gothic Cathedral of Saint Sophia in the northern part of old Nicosia.
What makes this place worth considering
Selimiye Mosque occupies the former Gothic Cathedral of Saint Sophia in the northern part of old Nicosia.
Plan the visit
Start with the exterior and the surviving Gothic form. Any interior visit depends on the active religious site. Keep crossing arrangements separate from the architectural walk.
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Sources and review
Reviewed 2 November 2026. Planning suggestions are editorial recommendations, not claims of a personal visit. No unverified opening hours or ticket prices are supplied.