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Beyazit Mosque

Name: Beyazit Mosque
Rating: 4.8

4.8 ·

Step into Beyazit Mosque, an early-16th-century imperial complex tucked beside the Grand Bazaar. Spend about 20 minutes in its calm courtyard and prayer hall, taking in the city view from the grounds.

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Full description

Beyazit Mosque is among the oldest surviving imperial mosques in Istanbul, built in the early 1500s as part of a complex that also included a school, baths and a soup kitchen. It sits on the edge of Beyazıt Square beside the Grand Bazaar, yet the grounds feel calmer than the surrounding streets.

Visitors can enter free of charge, and reviewers praise the welcoming staff and locals, the generous prayer hall, and the courtyard view over the city. A visit takes about 20 minutes and fits easily between the bazaar and nearby university and square.

As an active place of worship, modest dress and respect for prayer times apply.

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Address

Beyazıt, Yeniçeriler Cd., 34126 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

20 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Dress modestly and remove shoes before entering
avoid peak prayer times for a quieter visit
pair it with the neighbouring Grand Bazaar and Beyazıt Square, which are only a few steps away.

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Reviews

Another grand Ottoman Masjid. I prayed here regularly as it was close to my hotel. The security, Imam and locals were extremely friendly and welcoming. The Masjid is large and delivered an amazing Khutbah at Jumuah and Eid. It had a great atmosphere after Eid Salah. The Imams are humble, have excellent recitation. It…

mohammed hilal

2/5

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