Suleymaniye Mosque

Mosque's Exterior::Suleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey::
Mosque's Exterior
Courtyard::Suleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey::
Courtyard
Mosque's Domes::Suleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey::
Mosque's Domes

For over 400 years it has been the largest mosque in Istanbul. Completed in 1557, the Suleymaniye Mosque has a traditional Ottoman style, with the main dome supported by semi-domes. The resemblance to Hagia Sophia is evident in the architecture of this building.

Main Entrance::Suleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey::
Main Entrance
Iznik Tiles::Suleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey::
Iznik Tiles
Ablution Area::Suleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey::
Ablution Area
Bosphorus View::Suleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey::
Bosphorus View

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