Fatih Mosque, Istanbul

Name: Fatih Mosque
Address: Fevzipasa Street, Istanbul, 34091, Turkey

#75 among attractions in Istanbul

Mosque, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture

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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. It was seriously damaged in the 1766 earthquake and was rebuilt in 1771 to a different design. It is one of the largest examples of Ottoman-Islamic architecture in Istanbul and represents an important stage in the development of classic Ottoman architecture. It is named after Ottoman sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, known in Turkish as Fatih Sultan Mehmed, the Ottoman sultan who conquered Constantinople in 1453. ()

Local name: Fatih Camii Completed: 1771 (253 years ago)Architectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 41°1'11"N, 28°56'59"E

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Fevzipasa StreetFatih (Ali Kuscu)Istanbul 34091 Turkey

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

Nearby attractions include: Valens Aqueduct, Şehzade Mosque, Zeyrek Mosque, Yavuz Selim Mosque.

0.4 miSE
Remains of an ancient stone water system
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0.5 miE
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0.5 miN
Mosque, Mimar Sinan
Yavuz Selim Mosque, Istanbul
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~1590 ftNE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
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Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
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Church, Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
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0.7 miN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
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0.6 miNE
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0.5 miSE
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
Mosque with the Spiral Minaret, Istanbul
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fatih Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Fatih, Istanbul (3 min walk), Sanki Yedim Camii (5 min walk), İskender Pasha Mosque, Istanbul (6 min walk), Aviation Martyrs' Monument, Istanbul (8 min walk).

How to get to Fatih Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fatih Mosque:

Bus

Vefa • Lines: 77A (11 min walk)
Unkapanı • Lines: 77A (13 min walk)

Metro

Aksaray • Lines: M1A, M1B (14 min walk)
Emniyet - Fatih • Lines: M1A, M1B (15 min walk)

Tram

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

Train

Yenikapı (27 min walk)
Kumkapi (34 min walk)

Ferry

Eminönü (28 min walk)

Light rail

Edirnekapı • Lines: T4 (30 min walk)
Şehitlik • Lines: T4 (39 min walk)