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Galata Tower vs Suleymaniye Mosque
Both Galata Tower and Suleymaniye Mosque are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Suleymaniye Mosque scores significantly higher than Galata Tower. Suleymaniye Mosque ranks #4 in Istanbul with accolades from 7 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Galata Tower
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Buyuk Hendek Cad., Istanbul, Turkey
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Fodor's
"The hillside location provided good defense, as well as a perch from which to monitor the comings and goings of vessels in the sea lanes below."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Constructed in 1348, it was the tallest structure in the city for centuries, and it still dominates the skyline north of the Golden Horn."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A district full of life on the banks of the Bosphorus, culminating in the 68m-high Galata Tower... delightful 360° view."
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Afar Magazine
"On the 21 March, I climbed the Galata Tower to see if a 470 year old Istanbul love story was true."
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1 Star
"The imposing Galata Tower is 68m tall. Built in 1348, it was the main bastion of the Genoese surrounding wall. Modified by the Ottomans, it served as a prison then a watchtower."
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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
Top Choice
"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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Travel + Leisure
"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.
