Suleiman the Magnificent’s tomb, Süleymaniye Mosque
Istanbul, Türkiye
Süleymaniye Mosque, Prof. Sıddık Sami Onar Caddesi, Fatih, Istanbul, Türkiye
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VISITOR INFORMATION
Turkey’s culture ministry lists seasonal visiting hours for Kanuni Sultan Süleyman’s tomb, separate from mosque prayer access; special religious days can have different hours. Check the current schedule before travel. Dress respectfully and follow on-site rules.
The ministry lists tomb hours of 8:30 a.m.–8 p.m. March 2–October 30 and 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m. October 31–March 1, with festival exceptions. Recheck current notices.
Consider April–May or September–October for more comfortable weather; confirm current access and visiting hours.
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About Suleiman the Magnificent’s tomb, Süleymaniye Mosque
Suleiman the Magnificent is buried in a domed mausoleum behind Istanbul’s Süleymaniye Mosque.
Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism manages visiting arrangements for the tomb within an active religious complex.
History happened here at Suleiman the Magnificent’s tomb, Süleymaniye Mosque
Architect Sinan built the imperial mosque complex in the sixteenth century.
Suleiman died in 1566; the tomb is part of the complex’s burial precinct.
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EXTERNAL LINKS
Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, mausoleum hours: https://kvmgm.ktb.gov.tr/TR-248861/bakanligimiza-bagli-bazi-turbelerin-acilis-kapanis-saatlerinde-duzenleme-yapilmistir.html
Istanbul visitor guide, complex location and construction: https://istanbul.travel/en/suleymaniye-mosque
Map coordinates: https://edizionicafoscari.it/media/pdf/books/978-88-97735-24-3/978-88-97735-24-3.pdf