Yıldız Hamidiye Camii, Istanbul

Name: Yıldız Hamidiye Camii
Address: Cihannüma Mahallesi, Serencebey Ykş. No:63, Istanbul, 34353, Turkey
Telephone: +90 444 2 300

#215 among attractions in Istanbul

Mosque, Gothic Revival architecture, Historical place

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The Yıldız Hamidiye Mosque, also called the Yıldız Mosque, is an Ottoman imperial mosque located in Yıldız neighbourhood of Beşiktaş district in Istanbul, Turkey, on the way to Yıldız Palace. The mosque was commissioned by the Ottoman sultan Abdul Hamid II, and constructed between 1884 and 1886. The mosque was built on a rectangular plan and has one minaret. The architecture of the mosque is a combination of Neo-Gothic style and classical Ottoman motifs. A bronze colonnade erected by Abdul Hamid II in Marjeh Square of Damascus, Syria bears a replica statue of the Yıldız Mosque on top. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1886 (138 years ago)Architectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 41°2'58"N, 29°0'36"E

Address

Cihannüma Mahallesi, Serencebey Ykş. No:63Beşiktaş (Cihannuma)Istanbul 34353 Turkey

Contact

+90 444 2 300

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Day trips

Yıldız Hamidiye Camii – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Esma Sultan Mansion, Yıldız Palace.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Yıldız Hamidiye Camii?

Nearby attractions include Yıldız Clock Tower, Istanbul (1 min walk), Yıldız Palace, Istanbul (4 min walk), Yıldız Technical University (5 min walk), Yıldız, Istanbul (7 min walk).

How to get to Yıldız Hamidiye Camii by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yıldız Hamidiye Camii:

Bus

Barbaros Bulvarı • Lines: 43R, 559C (4 min walk)
Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi • Lines: 43R, 559C (5 min walk)

Ferry

Beşiktaş (18 min walk)
Kabataş (36 min walk)

Aerialway

Maçka • Lines: TF1 Maçka - Taşkışla (23 min walk)
Taşkışla • Lines: TF1 Maçka - Taşkışla (28 min walk)

Metro

Osmanbey • Lines: M2 (31 min walk)
Mecidiyeköy • Lines: M7 (34 min walk)