Handan Agha Mosque, Istanbul

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Handan Agha Mosque is a mosque near the Golden Horn in the Hasköy neighborhood of Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Turkey. It is also known as the Kuşkonmaz or "Birds Don't Perch" Mosque. One of Sultan Mehmed II's aghas, Handan Agha, had it built in the 15th century. The interior is decorated with İznik tiles from the 16th and 17th centuries, with some maiolica tiles from the 19th century. The basement of the mosque was formerly a boathouse, until the coastline was filled for land reclamation. The mosque was repaired in the 18th and 19th centuries, and the 1960s. ()

Local name: Handanağa Camii Architectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 41°2'18"N, 28°57'4"E

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Beyoğlu (Camiikebir)Istanbul Turkey

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Handan Agha Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tekfur Sarayı, Rahmi M. Koç Müzesi, Bulgarian St. Stephen Church, Feshane.

0.6 miSW
Remains of a Byzantine imperial palace
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~1590 ftNW
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
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Church
Bulgarian St. Stephen Church, Istanbul
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0.8 miNW
41°2'39"N • 28°56'15"E
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Church
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Mosque in a former Byzantine church
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0.5 miW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Prison of Anemas, Istanbul
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0.6 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, Istanbul
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~1160 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
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Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. George's Cathedral, Istanbul
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0.4 miSW
Synagogue
Yanbol Synagogue
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Handan Agha Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Mayor Synagogue, Istanbul (3 min walk), Karaite Synagogue, Istanbul (4 min walk), Golden Horn, Istanbul (6 min walk), Maalem Synagogue, Istanbul (6 min walk).

How to get to Handan Agha Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Handan Agha Mosque:

Bus

Balat (8 min walk)
Halıcıoğlu-3 • Lines: 500T (18 min walk)

Tram

Balat • Lines: T5 (9 min walk)
Ayvansaray • Lines: T5 (10 min walk)

Light rail

Edirnekapı • Lines: T4 (26 min walk)

Metro

Topkapı Ulubatlı • Lines: M1A, M1B (38 min walk)