Check Out the View at Suleymaniye Mosque

Suleymaniye Mosque is another impressive mosque that you should definitely visit while you are in Istanbul. This one has got beautiful space, stunning views, and impressive interior design, what more can you ask for in a mosque? Suleymaniye Mosque was constructed in the 16th Century by the Ottoman Empire atop the Third Hill giving it one of the best vantage points over Istanbul's Galata area out there. The interior of the mosque is massive covering over 59 meters (194 feet) in length and 58 meters (190 feet) in width, forming a single vast space full of stunning decor and spacious area for you to enjoy.

Just outside of the gate, you will also find a stunning viewpoint where you will be able to see Istanbul's Galata area in its entirety as well as the New Istanbul in the background. The mosque opens from 08:30 AM to 11:30 AM in the morning, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM in the afternoon, and again from 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM with prayer breaks in between them. There is no entrance fee for the mosque.