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Suleymaniye Mosque
The Suleymaniye Mosque is even grander and more peaceful than the Blue Mosque and one of the most impressive sacral buildings of Istanbul designed by Mimar Sinan and given in order by sultan Suleynan. The mosque is located on the Golden Horn and shapes the silhouette of Istanbul. The style of the building is similar to Haghia Sophia: the main hall is roofed by a huge cupola and the 53 m high dome and slim minarets are an excellent example of symmetry and elegance. The interior is very simple and mainly impresses by its might. The building contains the tombs of Sinan, Sultan Suleyman II and Ahmet II.
Opening times:
Daily 9.30 am – 4.30 pm (closed to non-Muslims during prayer)
Location:Suleymaniye
Siddik Sami Onar Caddesi
Istanbul
Tel: +90 (0)212 5133608
Saint-Antoine Church
The church is located in Beyolgu between Galatsaray and Tunel. The original building dates back to 1725 and was replaced in 1912 by a neo-gothic house with red bricks. The church can be entered through a courtyard. It is lead by two Italian priests and the most important church of the catholic community in Istanbul. Services are on Sundays at 10 am in English, Saturdays at 7 pm in Italian and Tuesdays at 11 am in Turkish.
Location:Beyođlu
Istiklal Caddesi, Galatasaray
Istanbul
Tel: +90(0)212 2440935
French Ludwig’s Church
The chapel of the former French Embassy in Beyoglu is located in a green garden area with a nice view on the Bosporus. It is the oldest Latin church built in 1581. Services are Sundays at 11 am.
Location:Beyoglu
Nuri Ziya Sokak
Istanbul
St. Peter and Paulus Church
This church was built in 1400 by the Dominicans and the Geuneans. It is one of the three Latin churches in Galata. Today the church is used by the community of Malta. Srevices are daily at 7.30 am, and Sundays at 11 am in Italian.
St. Esprit Church
The Frech Cathedral is located in the Notre Dame de Sion School and is well-known for its big organ. Services are daily at 6 pm, Sundays at 9 am and 11.15 am in French and Sundays at 10 am in English.
Location:Harbiye
Cumhuriyet Caddesi 205
Istanbul
Tel: +90 (0)212 2480910
Sultanahmet Camii (Blue Mosque)
The Blue Mosque was built during the reign of Sultan Ahmet Camii (1603 – 1617) as an Islamic answer to Haghia Sophia. With its tiers of magnificent domes and six graceful minarets it is one of the most striking structures of Istanbul as well as a symbol and centre of religious demonstrations. The interior is decorated with splendid blue Iznik tiles and blue lights shine through the more than 250 windows and leaves a stunning impression. The design is dominated by a vast central dome looking heavenwards, a latticework-covered Imperial Lodge and the “mihrab” that contains a piece of sacred black stone from Mecca. At the back of the mosque is a carpet Museum with Usak, Bergama and konya samples that date between the 16th and 19th century.
Opening times:
Daily 24 hours, apart from some prayer times
Carpet Museum: Tue – sat 9 am - 4 pm
Location:Hippodrome, Sultanahmet
Istanbul
Tel: +90 (0)212 5181330
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