Historical Entity
Sinan Pasha Mosque
Al-Salihiya
Located in the Salihiya district, the Sinan Pasha Mosque is a 16th-century Ottoman mosque built around the mausoleum of the scholar Sinan Pasha. Its elegant minaret and domes are characteristic of the period.
Source: Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinan_Pasha_Mosque_(Damascus)), accessed 2026-08; credibility: 4.
Established
1590
Original function
Ottoman mosque and mausoleum
Current function
Active mosque
Significance
A fine Ottoman mosque in Salihiya, known for its scholar's mausoleum and graceful proportions.
Connected places
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