Yeralti Camii- Underground Mosque
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Yeralti Camii- Underground Mosque
- Address:Karantina Sok., Karakoy
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How to get there
From Sultanahmet: Take the T1 tram in the direction of Kabatas and get off at 'Karakoy.' After exiting the tram station, walk straight ahead and take a right at Gumruk Sokak and then take the first road to the right.
Latitude / Longitude: 41.02268, 28.97660
Unlike any other mosque in the city, Yeralti Camii is housed underground in a crypt belonging to what was once The Castle of Galata. Entry to the Golden Horn was controlled from here during Byzantine times, and it is thought that the giant chain which prevented unwanted ships from passing through the waterway used to be anchored here.
The building was converted into a mosque in 1757. Inside, there are a series of columns supporting low vaulted ceilings to allow for private prayer space. The tombs of two Arab soldiers are situated in a side chapel, enclosed inside a glass case.
Yeralti Camii is situated in Karakoy.
Budget:
- Free
Best For What:
- Adventure
- Off The Beaten Path
Yeralti Cami - Underground mosque
Yeralti Cami - Underground mosque
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