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Sight Süleymaniye, Istanbul

Süleymaniye Mosque

A sight in Süleymaniye, Istanbul, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Afternoon.

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Süleymaniye Mosque in Süleymaniye, Istanbul
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Why go

Sinan's hilltop masterpiece with Golden Horn views from the garden.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Istanbul, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Grand Bazaar and Bosphorus Ferry.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Süleymaniye
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Afternoon

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Istanbul, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Grand Bazaar

    Covered market of about 4,000 shops selling carpets, lamps and jewelry.

    Shopping · 0.7 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Bosphorus Ferry

    Public ferry cruise up the strait past palaces and wooden mansions.

    Activity · 0.9 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Basilica Cistern

    Vast Byzantine underground reservoir with 336 columns and two Medusa heads.

    Sight · 1.4 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Hagia Sophia

    Sixth-century domed church, later mosque, with Byzantine mosaics.

    Sight · 1.6 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Blue Mosque

    Sultan Ahmed Mosque, with six minarets and blue İznik tiles inside.

    Sight · 1.6 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Topkapı Palace

    Ottoman sultans' palace with courtyards, treasury and the Harem.

    Sight · 1.7 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Süleymaniye Mosque is a stop on our Istanbul, Cappadocia & Ephesus route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Istanbul

Süleymaniye Mosque is our only sight pick in Istanbul; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Istanbul guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Istanbul run from 8°C in January to 29°C in August; December is usually the wettest month. For Süleymaniye Mosque itself, we suggest: Afternoon.

Modelled monthly averages for Istanbul from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Istanbul weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Süleymaniye, Prof. Dr. Sıddık Sami Onar Cd. No:1, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Coordinates
41.01605, 28.96397
Destination
Istanbul, Turkey

Süleymaniye Mosque: quick answers

How much time do you need at Süleymaniye Mosque?

Plan on about an hour at Süleymaniye Mosque. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Süleymaniye Mosque?

Our pick: Afternoon.

Is Süleymaniye Mosque free?

Yes, we list Süleymaniye Mosque as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Süleymaniye Mosque?

Süleymaniye Mosque is at Süleymaniye, Prof. Dr. Sıddık Sami Onar Cd. No:1, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Süleymaniye Mosque?

Süleymaniye Mosque appears on Istanbul, Cappadocia & Ephesus, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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