By oneplanet on Skatehive
On one of the seven hills of Istanbul, there is a point of peace overlooking the city from the highest, trampling the blue of the Bosphorus: Süleymaniye Mosque. Yesterday, on the 27th day of Ramadan, I had the chance to spend time in the shadow of this magnificent structure. I was going to have iftar with my friends on the university campus in the evening, and this historical place, which was very close to the campus, was the most beautiful stop to wait for iftar time. I left the house around 4 o'clock and found myself in this spiritual atmosphere. Although there is a strong cold brought by spring outside, the moment you step into the mosque, a completely different world welcomes you. For about two hours, under that enormous dome, I listened to that great story that Mimar Sinan whispered to the stones. Although I had to spend most of my time inside because of the cold outside, I had the opportunity to take a closer look at the architectural subtleties of the building. Mimar Sinan: Chie