Yavuz Selim Mosque, Istanbul

Name: Yavuz Selim Mosque
Address: Balat Mah. Sultan Selim Cad. No: 18, Istanbul, 34087, Turkey

#122 among attractions in Istanbul

Mosque, Mimar Sinan

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The Yavuz Selim Mosque, also known as the Selim I Mosque and the Yavuz Sultan Selim Mosque is a 16th-century Ottoman imperial mosque located at the top of the 5th Hill of Istanbul, Turkey, in the neighborhood of Çukurbostan, overlooking the Golden Horn. Its size and geographic position make it a familiar landmark on the Istanbul skyline. ()

Local name: Yavuz Selim Camii Completed: 1527 (497 years ago)Architectural style: Ottoman architectureMinaret height: 148 ftCoordinates: 41°1'36"N, 28°57'5"E

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Balat Mah. Sultan Selim Cad. No: 18Fatih (Balat)Istanbul 34087 Turkey

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Yavuz Selim Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Spice Bazaar, Fatih Mosque, Zeyrek Mosque, Bulgarian St. Stephen Church.

1.3 miSE
Historic covered spice and textiles market
Spice Bazaar, Istanbul
33 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Istanbul, the Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, is a vibrant shopping center that serves as a treasure trove of flavors, scents, and colors. Established in the 17th century, it has been the go-to destination for those seeking...
0.5 miS
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Fatih Mosque, Istanbul
13 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.
0.6 miSE
Medieval mosque dating from 12th century
Zeyrek Mosque, Istanbul
16 min walk • Zeyrek Mosque or Monastery of the Pantocrator, is a significant mosque in Istanbul, made of two former Eastern Orthodox churches and a chapel.
~1910 ftN
Church
Bulgarian St. Stephen Church, Istanbul
10 min walk • Bulgarian St Stephen Church, also known as the Bulgarian Iron Church, is a Bulgarian Orthodox church in Balat, Istanbul, Turkey. It is famous for being made of prefabricated cast iron elements in the neo-Byzantine style. The church belongs to the Bulgarian minority in the city.
~1230 ftNW
Church
Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols, Istanbul
6 min walk • Saint Mary of the Mongols full name in Greek: Θεοτόκος Παναγιώτισσα or Παναγία Μουχλιώτισσα; Turkish name: Kanlı Kilise, is an Eastern Orthodox church in Istanbul. It is the only remaining Byzantine church of Constantinople that has never been converted to a mosque, always remaining open to the Greek Orthodox Church.
~1610 ftNW
Mosque in a former Byzantine church
Fethiye Camii, Istanbul
8 min walk • Pammakaristos Church, also known as the Church of Theotokos Pammakaristos, is one of the most famous Greek Orthodox Byzantine churches in Istanbul, Turkey. Adapted in 1591 into the Fethiye Mosque, it is today partly a museum, the parekklesion.
0.4 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Eski İmaret Camii, Istanbul
11 min walk • Eski Imaret Mosque is a former Eastern Orthodox church converted into a mosque by the Ottomans. The church has traditionally been identified with that belonging to the Monastery of Christ Pantepoptes, meaning "Christ the all-seeing".
1.4 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Market
Kürkçü Han, Istanbul
35 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.
0.4 miE
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Rezan Has Museum, Istanbul
10 min walk • The Rezan Has Museum is a private museum in Istanbul, Turkey dedicated to culture and arts.
~970 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, Istanbul
5 min walk • The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople is one of the fourteen to sixteen autocephalous churches that together compose the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is headed by the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, currently Bartholomew I, Archbishop of Constantinople.
~930 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. George's Cathedral, Istanbul
5 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St. George is the principal Eastern Orthodox cathedral located in Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey and, as Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire until 1453, and of the Ottoman Empire until 1922.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Yavuz Selim Mosque?

Nearby attractions include St. George's Cathedral, Istanbul (5 min walk), Fener (5 min walk), Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, Istanbul (5 min walk), Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols, Istanbul (6 min walk).

How to get to Yavuz Selim Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yavuz Selim Mosque:

Tram

Fener • Lines: T5 (6 min walk)
Cibali • Lines: T5 (13 min walk)

Bus

Balat (14 min walk)
Unkapanı • Lines: 77A (16 min walk)

Metro

Emniyet - Fatih • Lines: M1A, M1B (23 min walk)
Aksaray • Lines: M1A, M1B (27 min walk)

Light rail

Edirnekapı • Lines: T4 (25 min walk)

Ferry

Eminönü (29 min walk)