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Tomb of Mimar Sinan

Istanbul Trails — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:59:45 +0000

The tomb of the famous architect Sinan (Mimar Sinan), one of the greatest Ottoman architects. You can find his tomb just outside of the Süleymaniye Mosque (Süleymaniye Camii) walls, at the front. However, it is not open to the public.

Süleymaniye

Istanbul Trails — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:50:43 +0000

The Süleymaniye Mosque (Süleymaniye Camii) is simply breathtaking. It measures 59 meters in length and 58 meters in width, with a dome of over 26 meters. If you plan to visit only one mosque while in Istanbul, let it be this one.

Süleymaniye Mosque Istanbul

Istanbul Trails — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:42:39 +0000

The Süleymaniye Mosque (Süleymaniye Camii) in Istanbul was built by the famous architect Sinan and commissioned by Sultan Süleyman, the greatest and richest of all Ottoman sultans.