Suleymaniye Mosque, the journeyman work of Mimar Sinan, is one of the most admirable places to visit in Istanbul. Located in Beyazıt district, the mosque was built by the order of the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, whose name it can be understood from.
Every detail of the mosque, which was built between 1551 and 1557, has been carefully thought through and calculated very well. Mimar Sinan spent weeks trying to adjust the acoustics in the best way by using empty cubes. He developed ideas for using the soot from oil lamps in ink production. Ostrich eggs were used to prevent insect and scorpion infestations in the mosque.
The Süleymaniye Complex, where the Süleymaniye Mosque is located, is spread over a very large area. The complex with 15 sections; It also has areas such as madrasahs, a cemetery, a hospital, a library, a Turkish bath, and a primary school. There are also the tombs of Mimar Sinan, Suleiman the Magnificent and Hürrem Sultan in the complex.
