Hırka-i Şerif Mosque, Istanbul

Name: Hırka-i Şerif Mosque
Address: Hırka-i Şerif Mah. Akseki Cad. No: 20, Istanbul, 34091, Turkey

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Hırka-i Şerif Mosque is a historic mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. It takes its name from a relic, the mantle of Muhammad, which is preserved in the mosque. ()

Local name: Hırka-i Şerif Camii Completed: 1851 (173 years ago)Architectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 41°1'19"N, 28°56'30"E

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Hırka-i Şerif Mah. Akseki Cad. No: 20Fatih (Hirkai Serif)Istanbul 34091 Turkey

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Hırka-i Şerif Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chora Church, Fatih Mosque, Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols, Mihrimah Sultan Mosque.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hırka-i Şerif Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Mesih Ali Paşa Camii, Istanbul (3 min walk), Vasat Atik Ali Pasha Mosque, Istanbul (6 min walk), Fatih, Istanbul (10 min walk), Fatih Mosque, Istanbul (12 min walk).

How to get to Hırka-i Şerif Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hırka-i Şerif Mosque:

Metro

Emniyet - Fatih • Lines: M1A, M1B (9 min walk)
Topkapı Ulubatlı • Lines: M1A, M1B (16 min walk)

Bus

وطن جداس (16 min walk)
Edirnekapi Kaleboyu • Lines: 500T (17 min walk)

Tram

Çapa-Şehremini • Lines: T1 (17 min walk)
Çapa - Şehremini • Lines: T1 (17 min walk)

Light rail

Edirnekapı • Lines: T4 (20 min walk)
Şehitlik • Lines: T4 (28 min walk)

Train

Yenikapı (33 min walk)