Monument of Ottoman Grandeur and Architectural Mastery

Süleymaniye Mosque, was Istanbul’s largest mosque and one of its most iconic, was commissioned by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century and designed by the famed architect Mimar Sinan. More than a mosque, it served as a complex with schools, hospitals, and a public kitchen. The structure represents Ottoman grandeur, blending Islamic and Byzantine architectural elements, and offers stunning views of the Bosphorus. #100waysoftravel #europeanarchitecture