Suleymaniye Mosque (Rhodes)
Mosque Ottoman-era mosque on Rhodes with distinctive dome
An Ottoman‑era mosque within Rhodes’ walled Old Town; tourists examine its courtyard, minaret and inscriptions while tracing Ottoman layers amid the medieval streets and archaeological sites.
How to Get to Suleymaniye Mosque (Rhodes) #
Located within Rhodes Old Town, it is best reached on foot. From the Mandraki Harbour area, walk east into the old city labyrinth; the mosque is within a short stroll of the Street of the Knights and the Palace of the Grand Master.
Tips for Visiting Suleymaniye Mosque (Rhodes) #
- Approach through the medieval alleyways of Rhodes Old Town rather than the busy main coastal roads - the mosque's courtyard rewards a slower pace.
- Bring sun protection: the courtyard stones reflect heat during summer afternoons.
- Look for Ottoman inscriptions and tile fragments embedded in the walls - small survivors of centuries of retouching.
Best Time to Visit Suleymaniye Mosque (Rhodes) #
Spring and autumn are the best balance of temperature and visitor numbers; summer is intensely hot and crowded.
Weather & Climate near Suleymaniye Mosque (Rhodes) #
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (796 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (163 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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