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Suleymaniye Mosque — Attraction in Municipality of Rhodes

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Suleymaniye Mosque
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The Süleymaniye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque located on the Third Hill of Istanbul, Turkey. The mosque was commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan. An inscription specifies the foundation date as 1550 and the inauguration date as 1557.
Nearby attractions
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes
Ippoton, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Medieval Clock Tower
Orpheus, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Medieval City of Rhodes
Pl. Mouson 6, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Archaeological Museum of Rhodes
Akti Sachtouri 8, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Street of the Knights of Rhodes
Ippoton 1-9, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Sea Gate
Rodiou 1-31, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Hippocrates Square
Ippokratous, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Decorative Arts Collection of Rhodes
Rhodes 851 00, Greece
Temple of Aphrodite
Rhodes 851 00, Greece
Path Of Gods - Greek History Museum
Miltiadou 1, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Nearby restaurants
Mama Sofia
Οδός Ορφέως 28, Παλιά Πόλη, 28 Orfeos Street, Old Town, Rhodes/Rodos 851 00, Greece
Sissitio
Σωκράτους και Ιπποδάμου, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Socratous Garden
Sokratous 124, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Rustico Restaurant
Ippodamou 3-5, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Romeo Restaurant
Menekleous 7, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Afroditi Venus
Orpheus 36, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Castello House Restaurant
Orpheus 50, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Lindos Garden Restaurant
Ippodamou 11, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Archodiko Dimitri
Σωκράτους & Λυσία 147Α, Rodos 851 00, Greece
to Rodi Mediterranean Cuisine
Menekleous 20, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Nearby hotels
Nikos Takis Fashion Hotel
Panaitiou 26, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Hotel Attiki Rhodes
Theofiliskou and, Haritos 2, Rodos 851 00, Greece
STAVROS Bar & Pension
Ippodamou 32, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Utopia Luxury Suites - Old Town, Rhodes
Menekleous, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Avalon Boutique Hotel Rhodes
Haritos Str 9, Rodos 851 00, Greece
DOMUS STUDIOS HOTEL
Apollonion 11, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Aria di Rodi
Timokreontos 22, Rodos 851 00, Greece
Medieval Villa
16 Ipparchou, Old Town, Rhodes Island 851 00, Greece
Ancient Knights Luxury Suites
Agiou Fanouriou 15, Rodos 851 31, Greece
La Casa del Frangipane
Apollonion 5, Rodos 851 00, Greece
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Suleymaniye Mosque

Apollonion 11, Rodos 851 00, Greece
4.3(208)
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The Süleymaniye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque located on the Third Hill of Istanbul, Turkey. The mosque was commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan. An inscription specifies the foundation date as 1550 and the inauguration date as 1557.

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attractions: Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes, Medieval Clock Tower, Medieval City of Rhodes, Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, Street of the Knights of Rhodes, Sea Gate, Hippocrates Square, Decorative Arts Collection of Rhodes, Temple of Aphrodite, Path Of Gods - Greek History Museum, restaurants: Mama Sofia, Sissitio, Socratous Garden, Rustico Restaurant, Romeo Restaurant, Afroditi Venus, Castello House Restaurant, Lindos Garden Restaurant, Archodiko Dimitri, to Rodi Mediterranean Cuisine
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Nearby attractions of Suleymaniye Mosque

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes

Medieval Clock Tower

Medieval City of Rhodes

Archaeological Museum of Rhodes

Street of the Knights of Rhodes

Sea Gate

Hippocrates Square

Decorative Arts Collection of Rhodes

Temple of Aphrodite

Path Of Gods - Greek History Museum

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes

Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes

4.6

(9.7K)

Open 24 hours
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Medieval Clock Tower

Medieval Clock Tower

4.5

(795)

Open 24 hours
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Medieval City of Rhodes

Medieval City of Rhodes

4.8

(9.4K)

Open 24 hours
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Archaeological Museum of Rhodes

Archaeological Museum of Rhodes

4.6

(2.7K)

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Nearby restaurants of Suleymaniye Mosque

Mama Sofia

Sissitio

Socratous Garden

Rustico Restaurant

Romeo Restaurant

Afroditi Venus

Castello House Restaurant

Lindos Garden Restaurant

Archodiko Dimitri

to Rodi Mediterranean Cuisine

Mama Sofia

Mama Sofia

4.5

(2.3K)

$$

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Sissitio

Sissitio

4.1

(886)

$$

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Socratous Garden

Socratous Garden

4.5

(2.6K)

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Rustico Restaurant

Rustico Restaurant

4.4

(642)

$$

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Sadly, this mosque, like almost all mosques in Rhodes is in a state of disrepair. This mosque specifically sits at the top of the old quarter and its minaret is visible from far around the quarter. Yet when you go there, there is no way to visit inside, and the courtyard is used as storage and clothing racks are visible. Many other mosques in the city are in a worse decrepit state. With courtyards and buildings broken down and overgrown with vegetation. This really disrupts the general look of cerain parts of the city.

I realize Ottoman heritage in Greece is a controversial subject, but by maintaining and repairing Ottoman heritage you are not making a political statement or legitimizing Ottoman occupation.

I also feel like pretending 400 years of Ottoman presence never actually happened is a disservice to your own history and people.

I have noticed the history surrounding the Knights Hospitallers is exhibited in a much more positive and detailed fashion. This is interesting because the Knights Hospitallers were also considered “foreign invaders” to Rhodos at the time and the Greeks spent years trying to repel them from Rhodos. And this was a time when the latin Christian kingdoms had arguably done as much damage to the Byzantines as the Ottomans did.

Either way I was very disappointed with the selective nature of how historical heritage was...

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The Süleymaniye Mosque is one of the most iconic Ottoman-era structures in Rhodes and a key symbol of the island’s diverse cultural history. Perched just above the bustling Hippocrates Square in the heart of the medieval Old Town, it was built in 1522 by order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent to celebrate the Ottoman conquest of the island.

With its soft pinkish-red walls, large domes, and once-towering minaret, the mosque remains an impressive sight even after centuries. Its architecture showcases classic Ottoman design blended with local stonework, offering a unique contrast to the surrounding Gothic and medieval styles of Rhodes.

Although the mosque is not open to visitors, its exterior can be viewed and admired from the street, making it a worthwhile stop for photographers and history enthusiasts alike. The structure has been restored several times over the centuries, most recently in the 19th and 20th centuries, preserving its elegance and historical presence.

Nearby, you'll also find remnants of other Ottoman landmarks, such as Turkish baths and traditional homes, offering further glimpses into the city’s...

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5y

Rodos'un eski şehir kısmında ve saat meydanında yer alan Camii, adanın 1522 yılındaki fethinden hemen sonra Kanûnî Sultan Süleyman adına yaptırılmıştır. Yerli kaynaklar caminin inşa edildiği yerde evvelce Saint Apostoli Kilisesi’nin bulunduğunu belirtmektedir. Evliya Çelebi, caminin minare kapısı yanında 1533-34 tarihini veren bir tamir kitâbesini kaydetmiştir. Cami, büyük bir orta kubbesi ve yanlarda daha küçük ve alçak birer kubbeyle tabhâneli planlı ilk Osmanlı camilerinin geç dönemlerde yapılmış önemli bir örneğidir. Kuzey cephesindeki son cemaat yeri iki revaklı olup sekizer sütuna oturan dıştaki birinci revak çatı ile örtülüdür. İkinci revak yedi kubbelidir ve sekiz sütuna oturmaktadır. Kuzey cephesinde bir mihrâbiyenin yer aldığı caminin giriş kapısı basık kemerlidir. Kapıda kullanılan mermer parçaları 1510-1520 tarihli bir şövalye mezarına aittir. Mihrap ve minberi altın yaldızlı olup, ceviz ağacından yapılan minberi ise işlemelidir. Mihrabının üstü istiridye formlu, nişlidir. Sekizgen planlı şadırvanı sekiz sütuna oturan bir kubbeyle örtülüdür, ancak suyu akmamaktadır. Bahçesinde bazı kırık mezar taşları yer almaktadır. 1808 yılında büyük bir onarım geçiren cami, Sultan Abdülaziz’in Rodos’u ziyaretinden kısa bir süre önce de kısmen elden geçirilmiş, bunun için gerekli 22.230 kuruşun vakıf gelirlerinden karşılanması uygun bulunmuştur. Adada meydana gelen 1856 depremi ve cephanelik patlamasında Süleymaniye Camii de büyük çapta hasar görmüştür. 4 Haziran 1892 tarihli bir fermanla caminin tamir ettirilmesine karar verilmiştir. Bu tamirde yapı genel bir onarım görmüş ve tek şerefeli olan minaresi iki şerefeli olarak inşa ettirilmiştir. Minare daha sonra İtalyan işgali döneminde 1925 yılında genel onarım geçirmiştir. Minare, külâhındaki fazla eğilim ve gövdesinde önemli ölçüdeki çatlama sebebiyle 1987 yılında yıkılmış ve yıkılmadan önce ileride restorasyon çalışmalarında kullanılmak üzere fotometrik bir görüntüsü alınmıştır. 1988’de Yunanistan Kültür Bakanlığı tarafından başlatılan restorasyon çalışmaları 14.332.000 drahmiye mal olarak 13 Haziran 2005’te tamamlanmıştır. Caminin tarihî özelliklerine sadık kalınıp dönemin yapı teknikleriyle malzemesi kullanılarak başarılı bir restorasyon gerçekleştirilmiştir. Ancak, söz konusu 2005 yılındaki restorasyon öncesine kadar İbrâhim Paşa Camii ile birlikte ibadete açık olan iki camiden birisi olan Süleymaniye Camisi, günümüzde ibadete tamamen kapatılmıştır. Eskiden cuma ve bayram namazları müftü vekilliği yapan kişiler tarafından burada kıldırılırmıştı. Her şeye rağmen, ecdat yadigarı bu eseri restore ederek ve koruyarak, bugünlere taşıyan Yunanlı Yetkililere teşekkür ediyor, ecdadımı da rahmetle anıyorum. Ruhları...

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The Süleymaniye Mosque is one of the most iconic Ottoman-era structures in Rhodes and a key symbol of the island’s diverse cultural history. Perched just above the bustling Hippocrates Square in the heart of the medieval Old Town, it was built in 1522 by order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent to celebrate the Ottoman conquest of the island. With its soft pinkish-red walls, large domes, and once-towering minaret, the mosque remains an impressive sight even after centuries. Its architecture showcases classic Ottoman design blended with local stonework, offering a unique contrast to the surrounding Gothic and medieval styles of Rhodes. Although the mosque is not open to visitors, its exterior can be viewed and admired from the street, making it a worthwhile stop for photographers and history enthusiasts alike. The structure has been restored several times over the centuries, most recently in the 19th and 20th centuries, preserving its elegance and historical presence. Nearby, you'll also find remnants of other Ottoman landmarks, such as Turkish baths and traditional homes, offering further glimpses into the city’s layered past.
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Die Suleiman-Moschee auf Rhodos ist ein beeindruckendes Zeugnis der osmanischen Präsenz auf der Insel und strahlt eine ruhige, erhabene Atmosphäre aus. Errichtet im 16. Jahrhundert zu Ehren von Sultan Suleiman dem Prächtigen, kombiniert die Moschee klassische osmanische Architektur mit mediterranem Charme. Ihr markantes Minarett und die rosa getünchte Fassade heben sich deutlich von der umliegenden Altstadt ab und laden Besucher ein, die Geschichte und Kultur der osmanischen Epoche zu erkunden. Im Inneren beeindrucken die hohe Kuppel, die eleganten Bögen und die schlichte, aber eindrucksvolle Dekoration, die den spirituellen Charakter des Ortes unterstreicht. Obwohl die Moschee heute nicht mehr für religiöse Zwecke genutzt wird, bietet sie einen wertvollen Einblick in das kulturelle Erbe von Rhodos. Ein Besuch der Suleiman-Moschee ist ein stiller Dialog mit der Vergangenheit, der die historische Vielfalt und die wechselnden Herrschaften der Insel lebendig widerspiegelt.
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The Süleymaniye Mosque is one of the most iconic Ottoman-era structures in Rhodes and a key symbol of the island’s diverse cultural history. Perched just above the bustling Hippocrates Square in the heart of the medieval Old Town, it was built in 1522 by order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent to celebrate the Ottoman conquest of the island. With its soft pinkish-red walls, large domes, and once-towering minaret, the mosque remains an impressive sight even after centuries. Its architecture showcases classic Ottoman design blended with local stonework, offering a unique contrast to the surrounding Gothic and medieval styles of Rhodes. Although the mosque is not open to visitors, its exterior can be viewed and admired from the street, making it a worthwhile stop for photographers and history enthusiasts alike. The structure has been restored several times over the centuries, most recently in the 19th and 20th centuries, preserving its elegance and historical presence. Nearby, you'll also find remnants of other Ottoman landmarks, such as Turkish baths and traditional homes, offering further glimpses into the city’s layered past.
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Die Suleiman-Moschee auf Rhodos ist ein beeindruckendes Zeugnis der osmanischen Präsenz auf der Insel und strahlt eine ruhige, erhabene Atmosphäre aus. Errichtet im 16. Jahrhundert zu Ehren von Sultan Suleiman dem Prächtigen, kombiniert die Moschee klassische osmanische Architektur mit mediterranem Charme. Ihr markantes Minarett und die rosa getünchte Fassade heben sich deutlich von der umliegenden Altstadt ab und laden Besucher ein, die Geschichte und Kultur der osmanischen Epoche zu erkunden. Im Inneren beeindrucken die hohe Kuppel, die eleganten Bögen und die schlichte, aber eindrucksvolle Dekoration, die den spirituellen Charakter des Ortes unterstreicht. Obwohl die Moschee heute nicht mehr für religiöse Zwecke genutzt wird, bietet sie einen wertvollen Einblick in das kulturelle Erbe von Rhodos. Ein Besuch der Suleiman-Moschee ist ein stiller Dialog mit der Vergangenheit, der die historische Vielfalt und die wechselnden Herrschaften der Insel lebendig widerspiegelt.
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A beautiful building within the usual surrounding Greek buildings. It gives the old town a diverse character and offers to take a few photos with special characteristics. It is quite difficult to make a full coverage of it, but you can play with angles - be creative!
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