Mihrimah Sultan Mosque, Istanbul

Name: Mihrimah Sultan Mosque
Address: Fevzi Pasa Caddesi, Istanbul, 34664, Turkey
Telephone: +90 212 523 04 87

#115 among attractions in Istanbul

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The Mihrimah Sultan Mosque is a 16th-century Ottoman mosque located in the Edirnekapı neighborhood near the Byzantine land walls of Istanbul, Turkey. It was commissioned by Mihrimah Sultan, the daughter of Suleiman the Magnificent and designed by the chief imperial architect Mimar Sinan. Sited on the peak of the Sixth Hill near the highest point of the city, the mosque is a prominent landmark in Istanbul. ()

Local name: Mihrimah Sultan Camii Completed: 1570 (454 years ago)Architectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 41°1'45"N, 28°56'9"E

Address

Fevzi Pasa CaddesiFatih (Karagümrük)Istanbul 34664 Turkey

Contact

+90 212 523 04 87

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Mihrimah Sultan Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chora Church, Tekfur Sarayı, Bulgarian St. Stephen Church, Feshane.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mihrimah Sultan Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Kasım Agha Mosque (5 min walk), Edirnekapı, Istanbul (6 min walk), Chora Church, Istanbul (6 min walk), Sulukule (6 min walk).

How to get to Mihrimah Sultan Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mihrimah Sultan Mosque:

Bus

Edirnekapi Kaleboyu • Lines: 500T (4 min walk)

Light rail

Edirnekapı • Lines: T4 (5 min walk)
Şehitlik • Lines: T4 (14 min walk)

Tram

Edirnekapı • Lines: T4 (5 min walk)
Vatan • Lines: T4 (11 min walk)

Metro

Topkapı Ulubatlı • Lines: M1A, M1B (12 min walk)
Emniyet - Fatih • Lines: M1A, M1B (22 min walk)