In 1569, the canal of the Black Sea was began to be built. Ayasofya Mosque was restored and two new minarets were constructed. Mimar Sinan built Selimiye Mosque in Edirne in October 30, 1574.

Eyub Zal Mahmud Pasha Mosque, Selimiye Mosque in Konya, Sokollu Mosque in Luleburgaz, Sultan Selim Mosque in Payas are some of important monuments erected in Selim II’s period.