Süleymaniye Mosque

Why go

Architecture and history becomes concrete at Süleymaniye Mosque through its setting. The relationship at Süleymaniye Mosque between Mimar Sinan's mosque crowns Istanbul's third hill above the Golden Horn and the restrained prayer hall, courtyard and surrounding social complex express Ottoman imperial planning gives Süleymaniye Mosque a distinct place in a selective Istanbul day.

What to look for

• Mimar Sinan's mosque crowns Istanbul's third hill above the Golden Horn
• The restrained prayer hall, courtyard and surrounding social complex express Ottoman imperial planning

Useful to know

• Check the official visitor page before leaving; worship, restoration or ticketing may change access.
• Combine this stop with another Historic Peninsula anchor, but keep only one major interior in a short visit window.

Your next visit

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