Mausoleum of Suleiman the Magnificent

Mausoleum of Suleiman the Magnificent is a memorial in Historical Peninsula, Istanbul. Mausoleum of Suleiman the Magnificent is situated nearby to the recreation area Süleymaniye hamami, as well as near Faculty of Economics Library.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Golden Horn and Hagia Sophia.

Golden Horn

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The Golden Horn is the district of Istanbul surrounding the banks of the body of water of the same name, which is a bay of the Bosphorus along its western, European coast.

Hagia Sophia

Mosque

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Hagia Sophia, officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, is a mosque and a major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey. It was formerly a church and a museum. Hagia Sophia is situated 1½ km southeast of Mausoleum of Suleiman the Magnificent.

Grand Bazaar

Marketplace

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The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 m2, attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Grand Bazaar is situated 610 metres southeast of Mausoleum of Suleiman the Magnificent.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vefa and Eminönü.

Vefa

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Vefa is part of the district of Fatih in Istanbul, and lies inside what was once the old walled city of Constantinople. It lies roughly northwest of the eastern section of the Aqueduct of Valens, and is rich in monuments, both Byzantine and Ottoman.

Eminönü

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Eminönü, historically known as Pérama, is a predominantly commercial waterfront area of Istanbul within the Fatih district near the confluence of the Golden Horn with the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait and the Sea of Marmara.