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.
Suleymaniye Mosque (Rhodes) at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 10° - 15° | 12° | 163 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 3.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Good | 9° - 15° | 12° | 131 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Very Good | 10° - 17° | 14° | 83 mm | some cloud | 73% | 3.3 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Excellent | 13° - 20° | 16° | 35 mm | some cloud | 73% | 3.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.0h |
| May | Ideal | 16° - 24° | 20° | 20 mm | mostly sunny | 70% | 3.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 28° | 24° | 7 mm | clear | 64% | 3.6 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 23° - 30° | 26° | 2 mm | clear | 60% | 4.0 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.2h |
| August | Ideal | 23° - 30° | 27° | 2 mm | clear | 62% | 3.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.4h |
| September | Ideal | 21° - 28° | 25° | 8 mm | clear | 62% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 18° - 24° | 21° | 73 mm | mostly sunny | 65% | 2.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Very Good | 14° - 20° | 17° | 111 mm | some cloud | 68% | 3.0 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| December | Good | 11° - 17° | 14° | 161 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
