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Beylerbeyi Palace vs Suleymaniye Mosque
Both are rated highly by writers. On balance, Suleymaniye Mosque is the choice of most reviewers compared to Beylerbeyi Palace. Suleymaniye Mosque is ranked #4 in Istanbul with positive reviews from 7 reviews such as Concierge, Lonely Planet and Let's Go.
Beylerbeyi Palace
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Abdullah Aga Caddesi, Istanbul, Turkey
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Under the bridge on the European shore is the green-and-cream-coloured Balyan Usta Yalı , built in the 1860s by architect Sarkis Balyan."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This palace is one of the architectural fantasies of the last sultans."
Fodor's
"Like a mini-Dolmabahçe that incorporates a similarly eclectic mix of European and Turkish styles but is smaller, less grandiose, and has more of a personal feel."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This former summer palace, clad in marble and surrounded by gardens, was built in 1865 for the Sultan Abdülaziz (1830-1876) and hosted guests such as Empress Eugénie of France."
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Afar Magazine
"Beylerbeyi Palace (Beylerbeyi Sarayı)This beautiful 19th-century palace on the Asian shoreline near the First Bosphorus Bridge served as a summer retreat for sultans and visiting dignitaries."
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Suleymaniye Mosque
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Mimar Sinan Cd, Suleymaniye Mh, Istanbul, Turkey
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Fodor's
"Perched on a hilltop opposite Istanbul University, Süleymaniye Camii is perhaps the most magnificent mosque in Istanbul and is considered one of the architect Sinan's masterpieces."
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Concierge
"Escape the Sultanahmet crowds and head for this impressive and undervisited complex, just a short walk past the University from the back of the Grand Bazaar."
Lonely Planet
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"The Süleymaniye crowns one of the seven hills dominating the Golden Horn and provides a magnificent landmark for the entire city."
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"This stunning 16th-century mosque complex encompasses a hospital, primary school, caravansary, four Koran schools, a medical college, a public kitchen, and the mausoleum."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The elegant silhouette of Suleyman's mosque rises gracefully towards the sky."
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From the terraced gardens, the view extends as far as the Golden Horn.
