Fountain of Ahmed III, Istanbul

Name: Fountain of Ahmed III
Address: Istanbul, Turkey
Telephone: +90 444 0 875

#116 among attractions in Istanbul

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The Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III in Üsküdar is an 18th-century public water fountain built by Ottoman sultan Ahmed III in the Ottoman rococo architecture and situated in the grand square of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey. ()

Local name: III. Ahmet Çeşmesi Completed: 1729 (295 years ago)Architectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 41°1'36"N, 29°0'55"E

Address

Üsküdar (Mimar Sinan)Istanbul Turkey

Contact

+90 444 0 875

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Day trips

Fountain of Ahmed III – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden's Tower, Naval Museum, Surp Krikor Lusavoriç Armenian Church.

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1.1 miNW
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Naval Museum, Istanbul
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1 miNE
Church
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~1110 ftW
Mosque
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~700 ftS
Mosque
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Synagogue
Bet Yaakov Synagogue, Istanbul
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1 miNE
Church
Agios Panteleimonas Greek Orthodox Church, Istanbul
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1.1 miSE
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1.1 miNW
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fountain of Ahmed III?

Nearby attractions include Mihrimah Sultan Mosque, Istanbul (2 min walk), Üsküdar Ferry Terminal, Istanbul (3 min walk), Yeni Valide Mosque, Istanbul (4 min walk), Şemsi Paşa Camii, Istanbul (6 min walk).

How to get to Fountain of Ahmed III by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fountain of Ahmed III:

Bus

Üsküdar Marmaray • Lines: 139, 2 (2 min walk)
Horhor • Lines: 139, 2 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Üsküdar (3 min walk)
Beşiktaş (27 min walk)

Train

Üsküdar (4 min walk)

Metro

Üsküdar • Lines: M5 (5 min walk)
Fıstıkağacı • Lines: M5 (18 min walk)