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Suleymaniye Mosque

Name: Suleymaniye Mosque
Rating: 4.9

4.9 ·

Climb to Süleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul's great Sinan-built landmark above the Golden Horn. Explore the spacious interior and gardens, then take in the skyline from the terrace.

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Full description

Süleymaniye Mosque crowns one of Istanbul's hills above the Golden Horn and is regarded as a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. The mosque sits within a full complex that includes vast gardens and historic buildings, and the courtyard terrace offers some of the best views over the water.

The interior is calm and spacious, and the grounds hold the tomb of Hürrem Sultan, which draws visitors interested in her story. Entry is free and a visit takes around 45 minutes, longer if you linger in the gardens.

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Address

Süleymaniye, Prof. Dr. Sıddık Sami Onar Cd. No:1, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

45 min

Best time

early morning, morning, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Time your visit outside prayer times, when access to the interior is limited
walk out to the terrace for Golden Horn views
cover shoulders and knees and remove shoes before entering.

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Reviews

An architectural masterpiece of Ottoman era, this Mosque is grand and definitely worth a visit while in this part of Istanbul. This Mosque has an entire complex with vast gardens, and a historic university built alongside mosque. The mosque is located on a hill top and has a specific view point providing a panoramic…

Avais Sherani

1/5

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