Karacaahmet Cemetery, Istanbul

Name: Karacaahmet Cemetery
Address: Istanbul, Turkey

#195 among attractions in Istanbul

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The Karacaahmet Cemetery is a 700-year-old historic cemetery, located in Üsküdar, the Asian side of Istanbul. Karacaahmet cemetery is the oldest in Istanbul and at 750 acres, the largest burial ground in Turkey. ()

Local name: Karacaahmet Mezarlığı Established: XIV centuryCoordinates: 41°0'35"N, 29°1'18"E

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Üsküdar (Selimiye)Istanbul Turkey

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

Nearby attractions include: Maiden's Tower, Capitol Shopping Center, Tepe Nautilus, Şemsi Paşa Camii.

1.2 miNW
Iconic islet tower with boat trips
Maiden's Tower, Istanbul
31 min walk • Maiden's Tower, also known as Kız Kulesi, is an iconic lighthouse that graces the skyline of Istanbul, Turkey. Situated on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus Strait, this historic structure has been a guardian of Istanbul's waters and a witness...
1.2 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Capitol Shopping Center, Istanbul
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Istanbul, Capitol Shopping Center offers a unique and vibrant shopping experience that caters to the diverse needs of the city's residents and visitors. This contemporary shopping haven is strategically situated in the Asian side of Istanbul...
0.8 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Tepe Nautilus, Istanbul
21 min walk • Tepe Nautilus, opened in September 2001, is a shopping mall in Turkey. Built by Tepe Group, it is situated in the Acıbadem quarter of Kadıköy district in the Asian part of Istanbul.
1.2 miNW
Mosque
Şemsi Paşa Camii, Istanbul
32 min walk • The Şemsi Pasha Mosque is an Ottoman mosque located in the large and densely populated district of Üsküdar, in Istanbul, Turkey.
1.1 miN
Mosque
Yeni Valide Mosque, Istanbul
29 min walk • The Yeni Valide Mosque is an 18th-century Ottoman mosque in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul, Turkey.
1.2 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Haldun Taner Sahnesi, Istanbul
32 min walk • Kadıköy Haldun Taner Stage is a theatre venue located in Kadıköy district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is owned by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and operated by its City Theatres division. The theatre is named in honor of the Turkish playwright Haldun Taner.
1.2 miN
Fountain
Fountain of Ahmed III, Istanbul
32 min walk • 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.
1.2 miN
Mosque, Mimar Sinan, Historical place
Mihrimah Sultan Mosque, Istanbul
31 min walk • The Mihrimah Sultan Mosque is a 16th century Ottoman mosque located in the historic center of the Üsküdar district of Istanbul, Turkey. The Mihrimah Sultan Mosque is one of Üsküdar's best-known landmarks and takes its nicknames from the ferry landing near which it stands.
~1430 ftNE
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
Şakirin Camii, Istanbul
7 min walk • Şakirin Mosque is a mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. The building is located at one of the entrances of Karacaahmet Cemetery in Üsküdar. It was built by the Semiha Şakir Foundation in memory of İbrahim Şakir and Semiha Şakir and opened on 7 May 2009. According to newspaper reports, it is the most carbon-neutral mosque in Turkey.
0.7 miS
Cemetery
Haydarpaşa Cemetery, Istanbul
18 min walk • Haydarpaşa Cemetery, also known as Haidar Pasha Cemetery, Istanbul, located in the Haydarpaşa neighborhood of Üsküdar district in the Asian part of Istanbul, Turkey, is a burial ground established initially for British military personnel who took part in the Crimean War.
~1400 ftW
Mosque
Selimiye Mosque, Istanbul
7 min walk • The Selimiye Mosque is a mosque situated in the district of Üsküdar in İstanbul, Turkey, near the Selimiye Barracks. The mosque was commissioned by Ottoman Sultan Selim III and built between 1801 and 1805.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Karacaahmet Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Selimiye Mosque, Istanbul (7 min walk), Şakirin Camii, Istanbul (7 min walk), Port of Haydarpaşa, Istanbul (16 min walk), Eski Valide Camii, Istanbul (17 min walk).

How to get to Karacaahmet Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Karacaahmet Cemetery:

Bus

Karacaahmet • Lines: 3 (2 min walk)
Selimiye • Lines: 1, 3 (3 min walk)

Metro

Ayrılık Çeşmesi • Lines: M4 (21 min walk)
Bağlarbaşı • Lines: M5 (30 min walk)

Ferry

Haydarpaşa Garı (25 min walk)
Havabüs Durağı (28 min walk)

Train

Üsküdar (31 min walk)