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Dolmabahçe Mosque

Name: Dolmabahçe Mosque
Rating: 4.8

4.8 ·

Stop at Dolmabahce Mosque, a compact 19th-century gem right on the Bosphorus. Notice the Baroque and rococo touches on its Ottoman form, and enjoy the quiet waterfront views.

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Full description

Dolmabahce Mosque is a 19th-century Ottoman mosque on the Bosphorus shore, next to the palace grounds and directly across from Besiktas Stadium. It is small and intimate, and it stands out for combining Ottoman architecture with European Baroque and rococo-influenced decoration, a mix reviewers describe as rare.

Often overlooked on tourist maps, it offers views over the water and a peaceful atmosphere. It is free to enter, takes about 15 minutes and is open from early morning until 22:00, making it an easy addition to a waterfront walk.

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Address

Ömer Avni, Meclis-i Mebusan Cd. No:34, 34427 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

early morning, morning, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Visit in the morning for the calmest atmosphere
dress modestly and remove shoes at the entrance
combine it with the palace and the Bosphorus promenade nearby.

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Reviews

Situated next to the Bosphorus river this mosque is a small one on the grounds of Dolmabahce palace. It was once upon a time used as a naval baser then again converted as a mosque. This mosque was designed by an Armenian. I thought this was an interesting fact regarding the history Turkey has with Armenians. This…

Tas A

1/5

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