New Mosque (aka Yeni Cami) is located in Eminonu, one of the liveliest districts of Istanbul. Adjacent to Spice Bazaar, the mosque was built in the 1660s as part of the same complex. Eminonu has been one of the busiest port districts of the city for centuries. For this reason, some of Istanbul’s most famous local restaurants and dessert shops are located here. Eminonu is … [Read more...] about NEW MOSQUE (Yeni Cami) Istanbul [Updated → 2025]
MOSQUES
Rustem Pasha Mosque in Istanbul (Updated → 2025)
Rustem Pasha Mosque is located in Eminonu, one of the liveliest districts of Istanbul. The mosque is located very close to Spice Bazaar and although it is a true architectural treasure, it is not well known by tourists. Rustem Pasha was the Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) in the 16th century. Rustem Pasha, who was married to Mihrimah Sultan, the daughter of Sultan Suleiman, … [Read more...] about Rustem Pasha Mosque in Istanbul (Updated → 2025)
BLUE MOSQUE Opening Hours (Updated → June 2025)
Blue Mosque is an Ottoman mosque built in 1616 and is famous for its blue tiles. The original name of the mosque is Sultanahmet Mosque. Blue Mosque opening hours change several times a year and you can find the most up-to-date information in this article. Blue Mosque opening hours are between 08:30 in the morning and 18:30 in the evening, but the mosque is closed to visitors … [Read more...] about BLUE MOSQUE Opening Hours (Updated → June 2025)
25 of The BEST MOSQUES in Istanbul (Updated → 2025)
The best mosques to visit in Istanbul are mostly located in the Historic Peninsula. In addition, there are beautiful mosques on the shores of the Bosphorus. Many of these mosques are located in districts such as Beyoglu, Besiktas and Uskudar (Asian Side). The vast majority of mosques in Istanbul are Ottoman-era structures built between the 15th and 19th centuries. These … [Read more...] about 25 of The BEST MOSQUES in Istanbul (Updated → 2025)
ORTAKOY MOSQUE Opening Hours (Updated → 2025)
Ortakoy Mosque is the most beautiful mosque located on the European side of the Bosphorus. Located in Ortakoy, one of the most popular districts of Istanbul, the mosque is named after the district, even though its real name is Buyuk Mecidiye Mosque. It is possible to divide the Ottoman mosques in Istanbul into two categories as Classical and Modern. Classical period mosques … [Read more...] about ORTAKOY MOSQUE Opening Hours (Updated → 2025)
SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE Opening Hours (Updated 2025)
Suleymaniye Mosque is located in the heart of the historical peninsula of istanbul. The mosque has a view of the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus from the most beautiful hill of the Old City. The Suleymaniye Mosque was built in the 16th century, when the Ottoman Empire was at the height of its power. Dedicated to Suleiman the Magnificent, the most famous sultan in Turkish … [Read more...] about SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE Opening Hours (Updated 2025)