Süleymaniye Mosque

Süleymaniye Mosque
Photo: Hunanuk, CC0, Wikimedia Commons

The essentials in 10 seconds

Time on site45 min
HoursClosed to visitors during prayers
EntryFree
With kidsBetter without small kids

Key facts

1550–1557built by Mimar Sinan for Suleiman the MagnificentWikipedia, “Süleymaniye Mosque”
53 mheight of the main domeWikipedia, “Süleymaniye Mosque”

How to do it right

  • Go up from the Spice Bazaar through the market streets — 15 minutes uphill.
  • Don’t miss the terrace behind the mosque for the Golden Horn view.

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