| Sultan Mosque | |
|---|---|
 The hospital | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Manisa, Turkey |
| Geographic coordinates | 38°36′38.3″N27°25′38.3″E / 38.610639°N 27.427306°E Coordinates: 38°36′38.3″N27°25′38.3″E / 38.610639°N 27.427306°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Islamic, Ottoman architecture |
| Completed | 1522 |
| Minaret(s) | 2 |
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