Süleymaniye Mosque

Located along Professor Siddik Sami Onar Street, this is the main entrance to the mosque’s inner courtyard and aligns directly with the grand façade facing the city. It’s the most accessible gate, featuring a wide, gently sloped approach suitable for all visitors, and is easy to find if you’re walking uphill from the Grand Bazaar or Vezneciler tram stop.

Opening toward the Golden Horn side, this entrance offers a scenic approach through narrow, cobbled lanes descending from the Tahtakale and Eminönü districts. The route includes some steep paths, so accessibility is moderate, but it rewards visitors with beautiful skyline views as you enter the courtyard.

Facing the tomb gardens and residential quarter of Süleymaniye, this quieter portal provides direct access to the mausoleums of Sultan Süleyman and Hürrem Sultan. The path is partially stepped and cobbled, so less ideal for wheelchairs, but it’s easy to locate by following signs from the Süleymaniye Library or the back gardens.