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The Süleymaniye Mosque ( Turkish: Süleymaniye Camii, pronounced [sylejˈmaːnije]) is an Ottoman imperial mosque located on the Third Hill of Istanbul, Turkey. The mosque was commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent ( r. 1520–1566) and designed by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan.
Süleymaniye Mosque, grand hilltop structure built in the 16th century on the orders of, and named after, Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent in Istanbul, Turkey. It was designed by Sinan, one of the great architects of his time and architect-in-chief to Süleyman for almost 28 years.
Sep 29, 2022 · The Suleymaniye Mosque is a massive complex that once housed a soup kitchen, a library, a madrasa, a preparatory school, a garden where one could take leisurely strolls and more. While the mosque is still used for worship, many parts have been closed and are used for touristic purposes.
Istanbul’s Süleymaniye Mosque, standing on one of the city’s seven hills, is a remarkable piece of architecture that has graced the skyline for more than 460 years. This iconic mosque, highly frequented by both tourists and locals, carries a deep historical significance.
Built from 1550-1557, beautiful Suleymaniye Mosque is a large complex to explore, with the mausoleums of Suleiman the Magnificent (and family), and has a sprawling view of Istanbul, too! For the practical tip: by the view side, the old WC (toilets) cost 5 Lira/ person.
May 9, 2023 · The Süleymaniye Mosque, an iconic symbol of Istanbul’s skyline, was built between 1550 and 1557 by the renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. Commissioned by Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent, the mosque was designed to be the largest and most impressive of its time, reflecting the height of the Ottoman Empire’s power and influence.
Commissioned by Süleyman I, known as 'the Magnificent', the Süleymaniye was the fourth imperial mosque built in İstanbul; the mosque's four minarets with their 10 beautiful şerefes (balconies) are said to represent the fact that Süleyman was the fourth of the Osmanlı sultans to rule the city and the 10th sultan after the establishment of ...
The Mosque of Süleyman in Istanbul was constructed in the years 1550–57 and is considered by many scholars to be his finest work. It was based on the design of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, a 6th-century masterpiece of Byzantine architecture that greatly influenced Sinan. The… Read More. feature of Istanbul. In Islamic arts: Architecture.
Sep 22, 2023 · Süleymaniye Mosque, which is considered one of the most important examples of classical Ottoman architecture and is the masterpiece of Mimar Sinans kalfalık (mastership) period, has a great value in terms of cultural heritage. The dome of Süleymaniye is 53 meters high and 27.5 meters in diameter.
Dr. Steven Zucker: [0:04] We’re in Istanbul at the enormous complex, Süleymaniye, in the mosque. Dr. Elizabeth Macaulay-Lewis: [0:10] This was the mosque in the complex of Suleiman the Magnificent, Suleiman the Lawgiver, as he is known. He ruled for most of the first part of the 16th century.
