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Nuruosmaniye Mosque

Name: Nuruosmaniye Mosque
Rating: 4.8

4.8 ·

Pause at Nuruosmaniye Mosque, the light-filled Ottoman landmark beside the Grand Bazaar. Look up at the vast dome and calligraphy, then compare the hush inside with the bustle just outside.

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Full description

Nuruosmaniye Mosque was completed in 1755 and is considered architecturally significant for its huge dome and many windows that fill the interior with light. It stands at the edge of the Grand Bazaar, so the shift from busy commerce to a calm prayer space happens within a few steps.

Reviewers praise its calligraphy and its position, and note that it draws fewer crowds than the Blue Mosque. Entry is free, and a visit usually takes about 20 minutes, making it a natural pause between bazaar shopping and further sightseeing in the old city.

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Address

Molla Fenari, Vezirhan Cd. No:4, 34120 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

Visit before or after the Grand Bazaar, since the mosque sits at one of its entrances
dress modestly and remove shoes at the door
go in the morning for the quietest atmosphere.

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Reviews

I would say this is one of the most beautiful mosques in Istanbul!! The architecture, the location and the calligraphy is absolutely breathtaking! If you're in the area visiting the Egyptian Bazaar (Misir Carsisi) I would recommend checking out this beautiful mosque and taking a look at the breathtaking artwork and…

Rose

1/5

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