SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE
The largest mosque in Istanbul, the Suleymaniye is an architectural masterpiece. The aesthetic supremacy of its interior and exterior and its perfect proportions have been captivating the visitors for centuries. The 16th century was the golden age of the Ottoman Empire. Suleyman the Magnificent, the longest reigning among the thirty-six Ottoman sultans, ruled for 47 years in this century, entrusted the construction of the mosque to bear his name to Sinan, the father of classical Turkish architecture. The complex surrounding the mosque was composed of schools, a library, baths, public kitchens, caravanserai, a hospital and shops. The beauty of the exterior of the mosque is best appreciated from a distance. This imperial structure can be seen in all its magnificence from the Galata Tower or the Galata side of the Golden Horn. A huge dome covers the main chamber of the mosque, which has four minarets. The main entrance to the mosque is from an inner courtyard that is surrounded by porticoes and has an ablution fountain in the center. The spaciousness, unity and exquisite decorations add to the imposing view of the interior. All the architectural elements of the interior are in perfect harmony with one another. The static balance of the structure is faultless too.
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