Zeyrek Mosque, Istanbul

Name: Zeyrek Mosque
Address: Zeyrek Mah. Ibadethane Sk., Istanbul, 34083, Turkey
Telephone: +90 212 455 32 12

#77 among attractions in Istanbul

Mosque, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

Zeyrek Mosque or Monastery of the Pantocrator, is a significant mosque in Istanbul, made of two former Eastern Orthodox churches and a chapel. It represents the most typical example of architecture of the Byzantine middle period in Constantinople and is, after Hagia Sophia, the second largest religious edifice built by the Byzantines still standing in Istanbul. ()

Local name: Zeyrek Camii Completed: 1136 (888 years ago)Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 41°1'12"N, 28°57'31"E

Address

Zeyrek Mah. Ibadethane Sk.Fatih (Cibali)Istanbul 34083 Turkey

Contact

+90 212 455 32 12

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Day trips

Zeyrek Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Spice Bazaar, Süleymaniye Mosque, Rüstem Pasha Mosque, Mahmutpasha Bazaar.

0.7 miE
Historic covered spice and textiles market
Spice Bazaar, Istanbul
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~1570 ftSE
Storied 16th-century Ottoman mosque
Süleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul
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0.5 miE
Mosque, Mimar Sinan
Rüstem Pasha Mosque, Istanbul
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0.8 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Market
Mahmutpasha Bazaar, Istanbul
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~1700 ftSW
Remains of an ancient stone water system
Valens Aqueduct, Istanbul
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16th-century mosque and prince's tomb
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0.5 miW
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Fatih Mosque, Istanbul
12 min walk • The Fatih Mosque is an Ottoman mosque in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. The original mosque on the site was constructed between 1463 and 1470 on the site of the Church of the Holy Apostles.
0.5 miS
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Kalenderhane Mosque, Istanbul
13 min walk • Kalenderhane Mosque is a former Eastern Orthodox church in Istanbul, converted into a mosque by the Ottomans. With high probability the church was originally dedicated to the Theotokos Kyriotissa.
0.5 miE
Baths
Tahtakale Hamam
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~1150 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Eski İmaret Camii, Istanbul
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0.8 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Market
Kürkçü Han, Istanbul
20 min walk • The Kürkçü Han is a large historic han in Istanbul, Turkey. Founded by Mahmud Pasha, the grand vizier of Mehmet II, it was completed in 1467 and is the oldest surviving caravanserai in the city, although it has been modified, partly ruined, and renovated over the centuries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Zeyrek Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Şeyh Süleyman Mosque, Istanbul (5 min walk), Eski İmaret Camii, Istanbul (6 min walk), Vefa, Istanbul (6 min walk), Sanki Yedim Camii (8 min walk).

How to get to Zeyrek Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zeyrek Mosque:

Bus

Unkapanı • Lines: 77A (2 min walk)
Vefa • Lines: 77A (5 min walk)

Tram

Cibali • Lines: T5 (8 min walk)
Fener • Lines: T5 (17 min walk)

Ferry

Eminönü (16 min walk)
Eminonu Iskelesi (22 min walk)

Metro

Aksaray • Lines: M1A, M1B (20 min walk)
Emniyet - Fatih • Lines: M1A, M1B (26 min walk)

Train

Karaköy Station, Tünel Line (22 min walk)
Beyoğlu Station, Tünel Line (26 min walk)