The most beautiful mosque in Istanbul is Suleimaniye - a masterpiece by the architect Sinan. The talented author, during construction, paid special attention to the elegance of its silhouette, so admiring the mosque is best from below, from the bay, and not close. The mosque was built a long time and cost to the treasury of the Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, the bank

It is not surprising (1550-1557 gg.). Religious building can accommodate up to 5 thousand believers, and besides the mosque includes a complex of baths, madrasas (Islamic schools institutions), kitchens, libraries, observatories, and, of course, four slender minarets and high

One is connected to the mosque from the most romantic stories, which could well become the soil for some eastern fairy tale . However, I do not know about fairy tales, but novelists from different countries, artists and poets used the love of the great sultan and former harem slave to the fullest . @ By the way, there are portraits of Suleiman and his beloved wife Tizian's own brush . Remember, and we once had a series of "Roksolana - slave of the Sultan"? It is just told, well, with great elements of artistic fiction, of course, the story of the girl Nastya Lisovskaya, who became the beloved wife of Suleiman the Magnificent . True, evil tongues say that all this is not true, and let the Slav women are not proud: Roksolana , ostensibly, was a natural turkish woman . But we certainly do not believe in all this at all - would a Turkish woman appear in public with an open face and rule the state instead of her husband when he was on a long march? So we will assume that Anastasia Gavrilovna Lisovskaya, which originated from the places where the Ivano-Frankivsk region of Ukraine is now located, and Sultan Khurrem are the same person .

It is known that there are three basic styles in Islamic religious architecture:. Persian (Taj Mahal), Arabic (Dome of the Rock) and Turkish, which is the brightest examples of just and are the Suleymaniye Mosque and the Blue Mosque in Istanbul. It is surprisingly laconic, does not depress its size due to the perfection of the forms.

Virtually every element of this amazing old complex is symbolic. For example, four minarets are considered a symbol of the rule of Suleiman, who was the fourth sultan of Istanbul. 10 balconies on them signify that he was the tenth in the dynasty. Inside, it is worth paying attention to the rare beauty of the stained glass talented master Ibrahim nicknamed "Sarhosh" ( "intoxicated")

Construction Sinan was a success:. All the mosques, created by the hands of this brilliant architect, different hardness and firmness over time. The same can be said about the Suleyman the Magnificent mosque: its fate was not easy - it survived 89 strong earthquakes, while retaining for its descendants its strict, refined appearance.

Coordinates

Address: Süleymaniye Mh. The mosque is located in the old part of Istanbul, in the district of Vefa

How to get there:. On a fast tram Eminonu stop, from where the mosque is not more than 5 minutes walk away (landmark - the New Mosque, the Egyptian market and further inland streets right), lost hard Since the high minarets serve as an excellent guide. In addition, it is easy to get there on foot from Beyazit, Eminönü or the University.

It must be remembered that the mosque is functioning, there are services here, but it is open to tourists. Women, most likely, will be asked to wear a headdress, the pants here are rather indulgent, yet Turkey, the state, although Muslim, is predominantly, but secular, but open shoulders are absolutely inappropriate, make sure your kerchief covers them, otherwise inside you just will not get it.

Working hours: 9: 00-17: 30, it's better to plan a visit on any day, except Friday. For tourists, the mosque closes for prayer, so the best hours for inspection are from 9:00 to 12:30, from 13:45 to 15:45.

Admission is free.

Yard, Suleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul

Interior, Mosque Suleymaniye Mosque

Suleymaniye Mosque at sunset, Istanbul

Reviews of the Suleymaniye Mosque (5)

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10 of 10 Perhaps the most interesting esnaya Mosque Istanbul

10 October 2014

Marina was (a) here in January 2014

If I was a condition seen only one of Istanbul mosque, I would chose the Suleymaniye. In my opinion, it is more interesting and impressive "visiting catholicity of Istanbul" - the Blue Mosque. And here's why: firstly, this is the creation of Sinan, and secondly, the adjacent territory is more interesting - there is a cemetery, baths, madrassas, impressive walls with towers, a beautiful view of the city and the Golden Horn (the mosque is on a hill, perhaps that's why it gives the impression of a very elegant structure). It ... Read the full review

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10 of 10 The Magnificent Sultan's Great Mosque

04 September 2014 Natalia

was here in October 2013

In Istanbul, we turned out to be on Friday, and as people far from Islam, had no idea that on Fridays Namaz in mosques already from early morning until lunch. For this reason, we did not get into the Blue Mosque, and so that we should not waste time to walk to the Suleymaniye mosque, in the hope that until we get to the faithful prayers will end. The path was not very close, but interesting, the task was not to get lost in the narrow streets of ancient Istanbul.

We came, and the prayer was not over yet. But what is good about Suleymaniye, what is there ... Read the whole review
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10 of 10 Very beautiful

06 June 2014 Olga

was here in May 2014

In the mosque of Sulaymaniyah I was once about five years ago and a month ago I went to Istanbul again. Most recently, I watched the series The Magnificent Age and looked at this landmark with other eyes. In general, it is very large, it can be seen from afar and for me, for example, it served as a landmark when I got lost in the Grand Bazaar. The mosque on several sides has very high steps. When you come in, you get into a huge courtyard, which itself is worth a thorough inspection .... Read full review

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@ 10 of 10 Beautiful, ancient and expensive mosque

03 March 2014 Olga

was here in August 2013

I was in Istanbul last year and before This has never heard of the Suleymaniye Mosque. I read about it in the guide book, bought in Istanbul. I was interested in the fact that it was built by the Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and that there he is buried, his wife Khurrem and daughter Mikhrimah. About them the famous Turkish TV series was shot and I had to see this building. The mosque did not disappoint me, it is huge and majestic. I was wondering how much money Sultan Suleiman had invested in her. It is located ... Read the full review

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10 The most beautiful and magnificent mosque

February 20, 2014 Natalia

was here in May 2013

I really love to come to Istanbul and every time I visit the sign of the mosque Suleymaniye. This mosque is seen from afar, it is huge and very majestic. Next to it is a large area where they sell different delicacies - fried chestnuts and ice cream. It's always very crowded. When the first time I saw this mosque, it was somehow awkward to go there, you feel compared to her little bug. Immediately see how monumental this building, because it built it for centuries. In the mosque ... Read full review

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