ISTANBUL · TÜRKIYE
Süleymaniye Mosque
Stop 06 of 18 on Travelhour's Istanbul walking day
About Süleymaniye Mosque
The Süleymaniye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque located on the Third Hill of Istanbul, Turkey. The mosque was commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan. An inscription specifies the foundation date as 1550 and the inauguration date as 1557, although work on the complex probably continued for a few years after this.
Frequently asked
Süleymaniye Mosque — questions travellers ask
- How much are Süleymaniye Mosque tickets?
- Süleymaniye Mosque ticket prices vary by season and age group; check the official site or use the booking partners linked on this page for current live pricing.
- What are Süleymaniye Mosque opening hours?
- Opening hours vary by season — check the official Süleymaniye Mosque website before your visit for the current schedule.
- How do you get to Süleymaniye Mosque?
- Süleymaniye Mosque is centrally located in Istanbul, Türkiye. Reach it by metro, tram or a short taxi ride from the city centre — see the Google Maps link on this page for exact walking directions.
- Is Süleymaniye Mosque worth visiting?
- Yes — The Süleymaniye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque located on the Third Hill of Istanbul, Turkey.
- How long do you need at Süleymaniye Mosque?
- Most visitors spend 1–2 hours at Süleymaniye Mosque, though tour groups often move through in under an hour.
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