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Suleyman Mosque (Suleymaniye Camii)

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey

Featured Review : An upwards walk through the intricate web of Istanbul streets will eventually lead to the great Suleyman Mosque, one of the architectural masterpieces designed by Sinan. It was constructed from 1550 to 1558. The huge com...See Full Review

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Suleyman Mosque (Suleymaniye Camii) Reviews

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The Sultanahmet Mosque (aka Blue Mosque)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by dackelynn from Misaka, Japan
  • July 13, 2025
Quote: Step up to this 17th century mosque, surrender your shoes and step inside for a breathtaking moment. The handmade tiles are especially beautiful when combined with the soft glow from hundreds of candles. This well-kept mosque is a working house of... Read the full Suleyman Mosque (Suleymaniye Camii) review

From journal Istanbul, Turkey: West and East

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Suleyman Mosque (Suleymaniye Camii)

  • 5 out of 5 stars by mightywease from Carshalton, United Kingdom
  • June 13, 2025
Quote: The Suleymaniye Mosque, built between 1550 and 1557, was founded by Suleyman the Magnificent and designed by the master architect Sinan. The age of Suleyman the Magnificient was a golden one for the Ottoman Empire. The empire itself stretched over... Read the full Suleyman Mosque (Suleymaniye Camii) review

From journal Istanbul - Minarets and Magic

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Suleyman Mosque (Suleymaniye Camii)

  • 4 out of 5 stars by billmoy from Chicago, Illinois
  • February 28, 2025
Quote: An upwards walk through the intricate web of Istanbul streets will eventually lead to the great Suleyman Mosque, one of the architectural masterpieces designed by Sinan. It was constructed from 1550 to 1558. The huge complex on the hilltop hovers... Read the full Suleyman Mosque (Suleymaniye Camii) review

From journal Bill in Turkey - ISTANBUL

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Sultanhamet or Blue Mosque

Quote: This is one of the biggest mosques in Europe and has the most beautiful ornaments. As the name says the color that dominates in the arabesques is blue. It has a big yard where tourists usually spend most of their time, but when you get inside, it's... Read the full Suleyman Mosque (Suleymaniye Camii) review

From journal Exciting Istanbul!!!!

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Sultanahmet District

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Hajo from Witten, Germany
  • May 21, 2025
Quote: The most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul can all be found in Sultanahmet District. At the center of is the Golden Triangle with Saint Sophia Cathedral, the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. The Hagia Sophia (St Sophia Basilica) represents... Read the full Suleyman Mosque (Suleymaniye Camii) review

From journal Insider Guide to Istanbul's hotspots

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Sultanhamet or Blue Mosque

  • 4 out of 5 stars by viajera67 from New York, New York
  • December 13, 2025
Quote: The Sultan Ahmet, widely known as the Blue Mosque, perhaps because of the bluish hue it takes on at night when it is lit up, is beautiful from the inside as well as out. The entrance is in the back, where you must take your shoes off before entering... Read the full Suleyman Mosque (Suleymaniye Camii) review

From journal Four Days in Istanbul

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Suleymaniye Mosque

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Anne-Marie from Vienna, Virginia
  • June 27, 2025
Quote: The Suleymaniye is the second largest but by far the finest and most magnificent of the imperial mosque complexes in Istanbul. It is a fitting monument to its founder, Suleyman the magnificent, and a master work of Sinan, the greatest Ottoman... Read the full Suleyman Mosque (Suleymaniye Camii) review

From journal Mysterious Istanbul