Architecture·Later empires
Suleymaniye Mosque Completed in Istanbul
- Date
- 1557 CE964 AH469 years ago
- Place
- Istanbul, Ottoman Empire
- People
- Suleiman the Magnificent, Mimar Sinan
The Suleymaniye Mosque was completed in 1557 for Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. The imperial architect Mimar Sinan designed it and its surrounding complex. The complex included schools, a hospital, a public kitchen, a library and a hammam. The mosque is known for its large central dome and its balanced interior.
Why it matters
Mimar Sinan's design became a model for later imperial mosques in Istanbul.