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Suleymaniye Mosque vs Grand Bazaar

Both Grand Bazaar and Suleymaniye Mosque are endorsed by expert reviewers. On balance, Suleymaniye Mosque is preferred by most writers compared to Grand Bazaar. Suleymaniye Mosque scores 94 with endorsements from 7 publications like Frommer's, Concierge and Let's Go.

Suleymaniye Mosque
Suleymaniye Mosque
9 / 10
Mimar Sinan Cd, Suleymaniye Mh, Istanbul, Turkey
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Concierge 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 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." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The elegant silhouette of Suleyman's mosque rises gracefully towards the sky." Full review
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From the terraced gardens, the view extends as far as the Golden Horn.
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Grand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar
9 / 10
Grand Bazaar Istanbul Turkey
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Take a deep breath and plunge into this maze of 65 winding, covered streets crammed with 4,000 tiny shops, cafés, restaurants, mosques, and courtyards." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The mother of all tourist traps, the Grand or Covered Bazaar is a vivid illustration of all that's gone wrong with the free market." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This labyrinthine and chaotic bazaar is the heart of the Old City and has been so for centuries. No visit to İstanbul would be complete without a stop here." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This massive, dazzling, and cacophonous covered market is the ur-bazaar of the Orient; if you’ve envisioned what it will be like, prepare to have your expectations exceeded." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Grand Bazaar is a joyful, feverish universe that can overwhelm and unsettle with its thousands of shops and workshops, caravanserais, warehouses, restaurants, fountains, banks and mosque." Full review
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