Süleymaniye Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Eminönü, Turkey
The Süleymaniye Mosque stands 53 meters tall on the Third Hill of Istanbul, featuring four minarets and a central dome with multiple windows.
Commissioned by Sultan Suleiman and constructed between 1550 and 1557, the mosque complex was designed by imperial architect Mimar Sinan as an Ottoman center.
The mosque complex includes educational facilities, a medical school, a hospital, and a public kitchen that served the community's diverse needs.
Visitors can access the mosque through tram stations at Beyazit-Grand Bazaar or Laleli-University, with operating hours from 9 AM to 6 PM daily.
The mosque cemetery contains the mausoleums of both Sultan Suleiman and his wife Hürrem Sultan, decorated with Iznik tiles and precious materials.
Location: Istanbul Province
Location: Fatih
Inception: 1550
Architects: Mimar Sinan
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Height: 53 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Historic Areas of Istanbul
Address: Prof. Sıddık Sami Onar Caddesi
Website: https://geziyerler.com/suleymaniye-camii
GPS coordinates: 41.01611,28.96389
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:42
Istanbul offers photographers an uncommon range of subjects, combining architecture from multiple centuries with urban landscapes and waterways. This route includes Byzantine and Ottoman monuments such as Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, along with the Galata Tower that has stood over the old city since the 14th century. The Bosphorus separates Europe and Asia and provides the setting for historic sites including Rumeli Fortress, Maiden's Tower, and waterfront palaces like Dolmabahce Palace and Kucuksu Palace. The route passes through districts with different character. Balat displays Ottoman wooden houses and narrow lanes, while Karakoy is known for its renovated industrial buildings. The Princes' Islands off the coast offer car-free streets and neoclassical mansions. Viewpoints like Camlica Hill and Pierre Loti Hill provide panoramic views of the city and the Sea of Marmara. Additional destinations include Suleymaniye Mosque, Emirgan Park with its tulip beds, and modern structures like Zorlu Center.
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