Imaret
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Imaret, sometimes also known as a darüzziyafe, is one of several names used to identify the public soup kitchens built throughout the Ottoman Empire from the 14th to the 19th centuries. These public k
The imaret of the Hagia Sophia complex in Istanbul, built in 1743
Interior of the imaret of the Şehzade complex in Istanbul (16th century)
The imaret of the Mihrişah Sultan Complex, completed in 1796 and still operating today
Courtyard of the imaret of the Süleymaniye complex in Istanbul (16th century)
Mihrişah Sultan Complex
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The Mihrişah Sultan Complex is an Ottoman architectural complex and charitable foundation founded by Mihrişah Sultan in the late 18th century. The complex is located next to the Eyüp Sultan Mosque com
Mausoleum (left) and main gate (right)
Main gate of the complex, leading to the imaret
One of the porticos around the courtyard