Istanbul: The City of Mosques

The Haggai Sophia was, at one time, one of the biggest buildings in the world. It was built in the 6th Century AD and is still in use today. It still is the fourth largest church structure in the world. It has been used by both Christians and Muslims. Today it serves as a museum. On its walls are many fabulous icons and paints such as that of Jesus done in gold.

The Suleymaniye Mosque, with four minirets is a work of art by the architect Sinan. It was built between 1550 and 1557 by Sultan Suleyman I the Magnificent. It is a work which typifies the Ottoman Empire at its peak. It is one of 2,000 mosques in Istanbul.

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Updated April 11, 2001