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Discovering the Majestic Süleymaniye Mosque: Istanbul’s Crown Jewel of Ottoman Architecture
Thus, the vision for the Süleymaniye Mosque was born—intended as a tribute not just to a single individual, but to the Ottoman Empire’s enduring legacy. This mosque would be Sultan Suleiman ...
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Suleymaniye Mosque
While the mosque is smaller than the Hagia Sophia, Süleymaniye is much more elegant. Süleymaniye Mosque is 194 feet long and 190 feet wide. The main dome is 174 feet high and 89 feet in diameter.
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Selimiye mosque ‘to be complete before Ramadan’
Renovations at northern Nicosia’s central Selimiye mosque will be complete by the beginning of the Holy month of Ramadan, Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar was informed on Tuesday.He was visited by a ...
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Why is Istanbul Called the City on Seven Hills? (Plus 5 Other Names the City Could Go By)
The Suleymaniye Mosque was built by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent from 1550 to 1557. Additionally, this is where the ...
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City of white mosques and aromatic spices: Must-visit places in Istanbul
The Süleymaniye Mosque is known for the fact that the famous Sultan Suleiman and his wife Roksolana are buried there. The ...