Sulaymaniye Mosque

Suleymaniye Mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques in Istanbul. The author of the project is architect Sinan. Construction lasted from 1550 to 1557. The author wanted to make its silhouette especially elegant, so it is better to admire the architecture of the building from the bay. Sulatn Suleiman spent a lot of money to create this beauty. The mosque is operational today. There are about five thousand believers. On the territory of the complex there are baths, madrasahs, libraries, kitchens, observatories and four minarets. In the courtyard of the temple are buried Sultan Suleiman, his wife and daughter and two other sultans. Inside you can also see portraits of the sultan and his wife, painted by Titian himself. The beautiful stained glass windows created by the master Ibrahim also attract attention. The building has survived 89 earthquakes. You can take the high-speed tram to the Eminonu stop.