Firuz Agha Mosque, Istanbul

Name: Firuz Agha Mosque
Address: Divan Yolu Cd., Istanbul, Turkey

#100 among attractions in Istanbul

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The Firuz Ağa Mosque is a 15th-century Ottoman mosque in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. It was built by Firuz Ağa, the head treasurer of Sultan Beyazıt II. The marble sarcophagus of Firuz Ağa is located in the mosque complex. The mosque is located in the historical center of the city, on the Divanyolu Street, close to other prominent historical landmarks, Sultanahmet Mosque, Aya Sofya and Basilica Cistern. ()

Local name: Firuz Ağa Camii Completed: 1491 (533 years ago)Architectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 41°0'28"N, 28°58'34"E

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Divan Yolu Cd.Fatih (Binbirdirek)Istanbul Turkey

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

Nearby attractions include: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Firuz Agha Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Palace of Lausus (2 min walk), German Fountain, Istanbul (2 min walk), Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul (3 min walk), Basilica Cistern, Istanbul (3 min walk).

How to get to Firuz Agha Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Firuz Agha Mosque:

Tram

Sultanahmet Station • Lines: T1 (2 min walk)
Çemberlitaş • Lines: T1 (7 min walk)

Bus

Havalimani Transfer (10 min walk)
Havataş transfer (10 min walk)

Train

Cankurtaran (10 min walk)
Sirkeci Marmaray Underground Station (11 min walk)

Ferry

Eminonu Iskelesi (18 min walk)
Eminönü (21 min walk)