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Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi) vs Suleymaniye Mosque
Both are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Suleymaniye Mosque is preferred by most reviewers compared to Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum. Suleymaniye Mosque scores 94 with approval from 7 reviews including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi)
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At Meydani Sok. Ibrahim Pasa Sarayi No:44 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
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Fodor's
"Süleyman the Magnificent commissioned Sinan to build this grandiose stone palace overlooking the Hippodrome in about 1520 for his brother-in-law, the grand vizier Ibrahim Pasha."
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Concierge
"This scarcely visited museum is housed inside the İbrahim Paşa Palace, a building on the edge of the At Meydanı (Horse Square) in Sultanahmet."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This Ottoman palace on the western edge of the Hippodrome was built in 1524 for İbrahim Paşa, childhood friend, brother-in-law and grand vizier of Süleyman the Magnificent."
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Time Out
"Holds an extensive collection of carpets, calligraphy, woodwork, stonework and ceramic, glass and metal objects."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This museum is housed in the former residence of Ibrahim Pasa; this son of a Greek slave became the grand vizier of Suleyman the Magnificent."
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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."
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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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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.
