Visit in Suleymaniye Mosque

 Visit in Suleymaniye Mosque

The Suleymaniye Mosque is a stunning Ottoman imperial mosque located on the Third Hill of Istanbul, Turkey. Commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the renowned architect Mimar Sinan, it is considered a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture and one of Sinan's greatest works. Construction began in 1550 and was completed in 1557.

The mosque is part of a larger külliye, a religious and social complex that includes a madrasa (Islamic school), a hospital, a caravanserai (inn), a soup kitchen, and a hammam (Turkish bath). The mosque itself is a large and impressive structure, with a central dome that is 53 meters (174 feet) high. The interior is decorated with Iznik tiles, calligraphy, and stained glass.

Visitors to the Suleymaniye Mosque are awestruck by its beauty and scale. The mosque is a popular tourist destination, but it is also a functioning place of worship. Visitors are asked to dress modestly and to be respectful of those who are praying.

Here are some tips for visiting the Suleymaniye Mosque:

• Dress modestly. Men should wear long pants and shirts that cover their shoulders. Women should wear long skirts or pants and shirts that cover their arms.
• Remove your shoes before entering the mosque.
• Be respectful of those who are praying. Keep your voice down and avoid walking in front of people who are praying.
• There is a fee to enter the mosque's mausoleums.