Süleymaniye Mosque
On top of a hill overlooking the Golden Horn, this is a magnificent mosque built by Sinan in the 1550s. It was centrepiece of a large külliye, a religious complex which included madrasas, a public kitchen and a hospital.. The small cemetery east has the mausoleums of Suleiman the Magnificent and of his wife Hurrem Sultan or Roxelana.
Why it is worth a visit
Designed by the famous architect Sinan, the Süleymaniye Mosque complex is a magnificent landmark.
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Why visit
Designed by the famous architect Sinan, the Süleymaniye Mosque complex is a magnificent landmark.
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