Eyüp Cemetery, Istanbul

Name: Eyüp Cemetery
Address: Eyüp - Pierreloti Arası, Istanbul, Turkey

#121 among attractions in Istanbul

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The Eyüp Cemetery, aka Eyüp Sultan Cemetery, is a historic burial ground located in the Eyüp district, on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey. It is administered by the General Directorate of Foundations. One of the oldest and largest Muslim cemeteries in Istanbul, it hosts graves of Ottoman sultans and court members, grand viziers, high-ranked religious authorities, civil servants and military commanders as well as intellectuals, scientists, artists and poets. ()

Local name: Eyüp Mezarlığı Coordinates: 41°3'10"N, 28°56'4"E

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Eyüp - Pierreloti ArasıEyüp (Eyüp Merkez)Istanbul Turkey

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Eyüp Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Miniatürk, Eyüp Sultan Mosque, Rahmi M. Koç Müzesi, Pierre Loti Tepesi.

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Which popular attractions are close to Eyüp Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Pierre Loti Tepesi, Istanbul (3 min walk), Sütlüce (9 min walk), Eyüp Sultan Mosque, Istanbul (9 min walk), Eyüp Pier (11 min walk).

How to get to Eyüp Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Eyüp Cemetery:

Tram

Eyüpsultan Teleferik • Lines: T5 (5 min walk)
Feshane • Lines: T5 (14 min walk)

Bus

Bademlik • Lines: 500T (17 min walk)
Halıcıoğlu • Lines: 34, 34As, Metrobüs (18 min walk)

Light rail

Rami • Lines: T4 (28 min walk)
Topçular • Lines: T4 (28 min walk)