Sherif Halil Pasha (Tombul) Mosque Miniature Model
Located in Shumen, Bulgaria, the Sherif Halil Pasha Mosque, commonly known as the Tombul Mosque, is the largest mosque in Bulgaria and a stunning example of 18th-century Ottoman architecture in the Balkans. Known for its distinct “tombul” (plump) dome and vibrant interior frescoes, the complex includes a madrasah and an elegant courtyard. Our historical scale model captures the sweeping lead dome and the soaring minaret. Engineered for outdoor miniature museums, this architectural miniature celebrates the rich Islamic heritage of the Balkan Peninsula. Below you can view photos of the Sherif Halil Pasha Mosque model.
The Sherif Halil Pasha Mosque model was produced in MiniatureArt’s 4,500 m² workshop in Istanbul. Our model-making process starts with detailed documentation of the building’s architectural drawings, photographs and proportions; the model is then designed in one of the standard scales such as 1:10, 1:15 or 1:25, depending on the project.
The main form of the building is carved from solid polyurethane blocks using CNC machines and 7-axis robots. Fine details such as façades, windows, roofs and ornaments are finished and painted by hand by our team of architects, sculptors and painters. As a result, each model lets visitors experience the real building on a small scale, with faithful proportions and surface textures.
Our models displayed outdoors in miniature parks are designed to withstand harsh conditions such as sun, rain and frost. For a similar historical building model, museum model or miniature park project, contact us.