Suleymaniye Mosque, Rhodes, Greece

The Suleymaniye Mosque was a mosque originally built after the Ottoman conquest of Rhodes in 1522 and reconstructed in 1808. It was named by the Sultan Suleiman to commemorate his conquest of Rhodes.

This mosque was the first mosque in the town of Rhodes, built soon after Ottomans besieged it and captured it in 1522. In 1808 the current building of mosque was built through the reconstruction of this first mosque. Its plaster is rose-pink. The most of the mosque was reconstructed using materials of the buildings which existed at the same place in the earlier period. The pillars of the outer arcade belonged to the Christian church. It currently serves as a museum.

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KinEst Fest (5 months ago)
interesting monument, unfortunately always closed. the spaces visible from the outside are very beautiful.

Alper Yurttas (6 months ago)
One of the most important cultural heritage of Rhodes, from Ottoman times. Its location is very central.

The Frameshifter (8 months ago)
It is closed, but from outside seems very beautiful and interesting. Near the Clock Tower.

Amna (10 months ago)
Beautiful mosque but unfortunately it is always closed except for special occasions. There is a beautiful library next to it with a garden and islamic history. Worth a visit.

Sabrina Wulf (2 years ago)
A beautiful building within the usual surrounding Greek buildings. It gives the old town a diverse character and offers to take a few photos with special characteristics. It is quite difficult to make a full coverage of it, but you can play with angles - be creative!

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