Istanbul, Istanbul, Marmara, Turkey
Mosque · Ottoman · 16th Century
The Suleymaniye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque located on the Third Hill of Istanbul, Turkey. It was commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan. It is one of the best-known sights of Istanbul, and from its location on the Third Hill, it commands an extensive view of the city around the Golden Horn.
Construction: 1550 – 1557
Founder: Suleiman the Magnificent
Key figures: Mimar Sinan
Significance: Considered the masterpiece of the great architect Mimar Sinan.
- 1557: Completed
Architectural styles: Ottoman, Classical
Architects: Mimar Sinan
Materials: Stone, Marble
- Dome: 53 meters high, dominating the skyline.
- Acoustics: Perfect acoustics achieved with empty jars in the walls.
- Tombs: Tombs of Suleiman and Roxelana in the garden.
Opening hours: 09:00 - 18:00 (summer) · 09:00 - 17:00 (winter) – Closed during prayer times.
- General: €0.00
Accessibility: Accessible.
Official site: http://istanbul.gov.tr
Address: Süleymaniye Mah, Prof. Sıddık Sami Onar Cd. No:1, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Coordinates: 41.0161, 28.9639