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Suleimaniye Mosque
 Suleimaniye Mosque ... Magnificent.Newest Review: ... the fact that the cafés once served opium and hashish. When Suleyman died in 1566, his body was placed in a tomb to the east of the mosque, and the body of his wife, Roxelana has been placed in a neighbouring tomb. The architect Sinan is also interred nearby, in a small tomb to the northwest of the grounds of ... more ... the mosque. THE MOSQUE The grounds surrounding the mosque are a pleasant and tranquil place to wander ? a far cry from the hustle and bustle of downtown Istanbul. The only breaks from the peace are the five-times-a-day call to prayer of the muezzin, and...more |
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Suleimaniye Mosque: Yet another mosque? (1292 words)
by - written on 05/10/01 (Very useful, 152 readings)
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Almost anywhere else in the world the Suleymaniye Mosque would be a truly stunning building, but in Istanbul, with the Haghia Sophia and the Blue Mosque within walking distance, the Suleymaniye Mosque is probably only the city's third most impressive building. The fact is, if you're not a Muslim visiting Istanbul, the Suleymaniye Mosque appears to be just another impressive mosque - if you've visited several other mosques in the city, you're unlikely to be that bowled over by it. In many other cities in the world, however, it would be breathtaking. Despite this, the mosque is Istanbul's most important - it is the most impressive of the ... Read the complete review
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