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The great architect Sinan not only built the famous Suleymaniya mosque in Istanbul, but also left hidden messages for future architects working on repairs.

 World Bulletin / News Desk

The Suleymaniye mosque in Istanbul stands atop of the third hill of the imperial city, and has been doing so as a monument to Ottoman culture and civilization for over 450 years, becoming an integral part of the landscape.

Named after the Ottoman ruler who commissioned it, Suleyman the Magnificent – otherwise known as Kanuni Sultan Suleyman – its construction was completed in the year 1558 after being impeccably designed by the one of the greatest architects of the millennium, Sinan.

Complete with schools, a library, a public bath, a hospital and many other facilities, its dome stands at 53 meters off the ground and is still one of the largest mosques in Turkey today.

Having survived a number of earthquakes and fires with only minimal damage, its awe-inspiring design, art and architecture has mesmerized both worshippers and visitors alike for centuries, and has become a subject of great interest and study for contemporary architects all over the world.

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