Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque, Istanbul

Name: Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque
Address: Küçükayasofya Mah. Şehit Mehmet Paşa Yokuşu Sk. No:15 Sokullu Cami Avlusu Sultanahmet Fatih, Istanbul, 34122, Turkey
Telephone: +90 212 518 18 98

#159 among attractions in Istanbul

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Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque is a 16th-century Ottoman mosque in the Kadırga neighborhood in Fatih district, Istanbul, Turkey. It was commissioned jointly by the grand vizier Sokollu Mehmed Pasha and his wife İsmihan Sultan. It was designed by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan and completed in 1571/2. The mosque is noted for the fine quality of the Iznik tiles that decorate the interior walls. ()

Local name: Sokollu Mehmed Paşa Külliyesi Completed: 1571 (453 years ago)Architectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 41°0'17"N, 28°58'20"E

Address

Küçükayasofya Mah. Şehit Mehmet Paşa Yokuşu Sk. No:15 Sokullu Cami Avlusu Sultanahmet FatihFatih (Küçük Ayasofya)Istanbul 34122 Turkey

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+90 212 518 18 98

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Day trips

Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar, Sultanahmet Square.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Little Hagia Sophia, Istanbul (4 min walk), Walled Obelisk, Istanbul (4 min walk), Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, Istanbul (5 min walk), Ibrahim Pasha Palace, Istanbul (5 min walk).

How to get to Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque:

Tram

Çemberlitaş • Lines: T1 (7 min walk)
Sultanahmet Station • Lines: T1 (8 min walk)

Bus

Havalimani Transfer (12 min walk)
Havataş transfer (12 min walk)

Train

Kumkapi (13 min walk)
Cankurtaran (14 min walk)

Ferry

Eminonu Iskelesi (24 min walk)
Eminönü (25 min walk)

Metro

Yenikapı • Lines: M1A, M1B, M2 (29 min walk)