Built on one of the seven hills of Istanbul, Suleymaniye Mosque is the most majestic of the imperial Ottoman mosques. Built in 1550 in honour of Suleiman the Magnificent, the tenth Ottoman Sultan. The Suleymaniye Mosque impresses as much by its extraordinary proportions as by the harmony of its architecture. The vast prayer hall is topped with 53-metre-high dome on four pillars. The light from the 138 windows makes the sumptuous stained glass and Iznik ceramics sparkle.
The structure was built by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, who sought to surpass the near by Byzantine 'Hagia Sophia' cathedral by giving Sultan Suleymaniye an architectural gem worthy of his reign.
Here you will find a mosque, tomb, cemetery, and hill; and it's an essential visit for anyone looking to find the most spiritual location in Istanbul. The mosque here is called the Eyüp Sultan mosque. It is named after Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, known as Eyüp Sultan in Turkey, who was a companion of t...
In this episode we'll show you what street foods you can eat during your trip, from döner, kumpir, tantuni, kokoreç and much more. This is your best Istanbul street food guide.
The Camlica mosque is the largest mosque in Turkey. This is the newest attraction in Istanbul and its stunning interior and architecture make it a must-see mosque when visiting the city.
