Mosque of Suleyman The Magnificent, Istanbul, Turkey

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It isn't a long or difficult walk from the Spice Market/Egyptian Bazaar over to Suleymaniye Mosque, arguably, one of Istanbul's best known sights. But it is, uphill.

Suleymaniye Mosque was built on one of Istabul's seven hills in 1550 by the order of the Sultan Suleyman and designed by the great Ottoman architect, Sinan. Sinan's architecture can be seen all over Istanbul in more than 300 major structures including Hamams.

Beware!! When we attempted to visit, the mosque was closed for restoration and Suleymans tomb is closed on Mondays. A double whammy... Oh well, the exercise did us good and we did get to see the outside.

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