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Süleymaniye in Istanbul

Things to Do in Süleymaniye, Istanbul

Home to the Süleymaniye Mosque, a 16th-century Ottoman imperial mosque and a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. The mosque complex includes madrasas, a public kitchen, and a hospital.

Home to the Süleymaniye Mosque, a 16th-century Ottoman imperial mosque and a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. The mosque complex includes madrasas, a public kitchen, and a hospital.

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Top things to do in Süleymaniye

  • Süleymaniye Mosque in Süleymaniye, Istanbul

    Süleymaniye Mosque

    ★ 4.9 · 66.6k
    Famous Mosque★

    Ornate 16th-century mosque with gardens, plus a terrace with views over the Golden Horn.

    Every day
    8:30 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Tarihi Süleymaniye lokumcusu in Süleymaniye, Istanbul

    Tarihi Süleymaniye lokumcusu

    ★ 4.9 · 133
    Specialty Store
    Mon–Thu
    9 AM – 11 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 11:30 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 11:30 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 11 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Süleymaniye

  • Stera Lounge The Bosphorus in Süleymaniye, Istanbul

    Stera Lounge The Bosphorus

    ★ 4.8 · 1.4k
    Lounge

    Your browser does not support the video tag. About Us A Distinguished Taste Spot in Historical Istanbul Stera Lounge The Bosphorus offers its guests an unforgettable experience with its location in Fatih Suleymaniye and its unique view.

    Every day
    8 AM – 2 AM
  • Elmalar Cafe in Süleymaniye, Istanbul

    Elmalar Cafe

    ★ 4.9 · 505
    Coffee Shop· ₺1–200
  • Yeditepe Süleymaniye Cafe & Restaurant in Süleymaniye, Istanbul

    Yeditepe Süleymaniye Cafe & Restaurant

    ★ 4.9 · 390
    Coffee Shop· ₺200–400
    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 11 PM
  • Lalezar Teras Cafe in Süleymaniye, Istanbul

    Lalezar Teras Cafe

    ★ 4.6 · 778
    Café & Bakery· ₺200–400
    Every day
    9 AM – 2 AM
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  • Kuru Fasulyeci Erzincanlı Ali Baba in Süleymaniye, Istanbul

    Kuru Fasulyeci Erzincanlı Ali Baba

    ★ 4.6 · 360
    Restaurant· ₺200–400

    A modest eatery known for its simple menu featuring flavorful Kuru Fasülye (bean stew), pilav, çorba, and Kabak Tatlısı (pumpkin dessert).

    Mon–Fri
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Zolozzo in Süleymaniye, Istanbul

    Zolozzo

    ★ 4.5 · 1.0k
    Coffee Shop· ₺400–1,600
    Every day
    8 AM – 2 AM
  • Mahir Ocakbaşı Kebab in Süleymaniye, Istanbul

    Mahir Ocakbaşı Kebab

    ★ 5.0 · 1.1k
    Kebab· ₺400–600 per person
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    1 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    1 PM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    1 PM – 9:30 PM
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Map of Süleymaniye with pinned top attractions (1 through 9)
  1. 1Süleymaniye Mosque
  2. 2Stera Lounge The Bosphorus
  3. 3Tarihi Süleymaniye lokumcusu
  4. 4Elmalar Cafe
  5. 5Yeditepe Süleymaniye Cafe & Restaurant
  6. 6Lalezar Teras Cafe
  7. 7Kuru Fasulyeci Erzincanlı Ali Baba
  8. 8Zolozzo
  9. 9Mahir Ocakbaşı Kebab

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