Istanbul Mosques
Blue Mosque - Sultanahmet Cami
If the wail of the minarets doesn't awaken your senses, then one of Istanbul's most visited mosque- the Sultanahmet/ Blue Mosque- certainly will. ...more »
- Location: Sultanahmet
- Type: Mosques
Hagia Sophia - Ayasofya Museum
Hagia Sophia, once the greatest church in the Christian world until its conversion into a mosque in 1453, is now one of Istanbul's most well known and breathtakingly beautiful museums. ...more »
- Location: Sultanahmet
- Type: Museums
Kucuk Mecidiye Mosque
Designed by master Armenian architect Nigoğos Balyan, the Kucuk Mecidiye Mosque near the beautiful Yildiz Park in Besiktas was completed under the order of Sultan Abdulmecid I in 1848. ...more »
- Location: Yildiz
- Type: Mosques
Sehzade Mosque
One of the first masterpieces of Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan during his time as an apprentice, the Sehzade Mosque was completed in 1548 in memory of the son of Suleyman I who died unexpectedly. ...more »
- Location: Sehzadebasi
- Type: Architect Sinans Works
Sakirin Mosque
This revolutionary mosque is the most modern of its kind in Turkey. Designed by architect Hüsrev Tayla and opened in 2009, Sakirin Mosque blends elements of the classical and contemporary. ...more »
- Location: Uskudar - Asian Side
- Type: Mosques
Rustem Pasha Mosque
Rustem Pasha Mosque, though small in size, nevertheless makes up for it in beauty. It was completed in 1561 by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan and is known for its beautiful Iznik tiles. ...more »
- Location: Eminonu
- Type: Architect Sinans Works
Hüseyin Aga Mosque
Situated on Istiklal street, Hüseyin Aga Mosque was built in 1596. The architect Hüseyin Aga (Chief) is buried in the yard of the mosque together with Davut Aga, another chief from Ottoman times. ...more »
- Location: Istiklal Street
- Type: Mosques
Pammakaristos Church - Fethiye Mosque Museum
***NOTE THAT THE MUSEUM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR RENOVATION*** Once a church, later a mosque and now partly a museum, the Byzantine-era mosaics are among the Pammakaristos's finest drawcards. ...more »
- Location: Fatih
- Type: Mosques
- Tel: +90-212-6351273
Yavuz Selim Mosque
Perched atop the 5th hill of Istanbul, Yavuz Selim Mosque enjoys spectacular views of the Golden Horn. The Mosque was completed in 1522, making it the 2nd oldest Ottoman imperial mosque in existence. ...more »
- Location: Fatih
- Type: Mosques
Suleymaniye Mosque
The Suleymaniye Mosque is Istanbul’s largest mosque. It was built between 1550 and 1557 by the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, who also chose to be buried here. ...more »
- Location: Suleymaniye
- Type: Architect Sinans Works
Our Local Experts say:
The sleek minarets of Istanbul's many mosques dominate the city skyline. If you can't see them you can definitely hear them as the call to prayer sounds five times daily.
Istanbul is home to the most mosques in Turkey, including some world famous beauties such as the Blue Mosque and Suleymaniye Mosque. Whether it's to admire the soft light of sunset casting on their domes, or to marvel at the brightly coloured tile work inside, Istanbul's mosques are simply spectacular.
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