Istanbul

[fcleiser3]

Any opinions on Sulemaniye Mosque versus Blue Mosque in Istanbul?

 

Chris

[CruiseIreland]

Yes, we visited both on our stop last September. Sulemanye mosque was beautiful, not many visitors and very relaxed. It's almost as spectacular as the Blue Mosque. Interesting graveyard attached. Free and clean toilets in the grounds. It was a short walk to the Grand Bazaar and then on to Aya Sofia/Blue Mosque.

[fcleiser3]

Thanks for the feedback.

 

Chris

[Hlitner]

They are both great places to visit so you should go to both :).

 

Hank

[MeHeartCruising]

Definitely worthy of a visit if time permits. But if I had to pick one, I would choose the Blue Mosque. But if time permits, do both.

Edited April 10, 2015 by MeHeartCruising

[roothy123]

There's also Rustem Pasa mosque near the Spice Market. It looks great, and is much less visited than the Blue Mosque. I hear it's a little hard to find, though!

[joanna111]

We really preferred the Blue Mosque. It's in a more touristy section and very easy to get to on the tram. Suliman (sorry, can't spell) was in a less touristy area (which I prefer) but not as easy to get to as the Blue Mosque. Be aware that they close about 1/2 hour before each prayer time.

[roothy123]

We really preferred the Blue Mosque. It's in a more touristy section and very easy to get to on the tram. Suliman (sorry, can't spell) was in a less touristy area (which I prefer) but not as easy to get to as the Blue Mosque. Be aware that they close about 1/2 hour before each prayer time.

 

 

Good point! You can look up when they close here: http://www.namazvakti.com/Main.php?WSLanguage=EN

[4774Papa]

The Blue Mosque is history, that was our choice. We didn't care to go to another.