Şakirin Camii, Istanbul

Name: Şakirin Camii
Address: Barbaros Mahallesi, Nuhkuyusu Cd No:2, Istanbul, 34662, Turkey

#135 among attractions in Istanbul

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Şakirin Mosque is a mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. The building is located at one of the entrances of Karacaahmet Cemetery in Üsküdar. It was built by the Semiha Şakir Foundation in memory of İbrahim Şakir and Semiha Şakir and opened on 7 May 2009. According to newspaper reports, it is the most carbon-neutral mosque in Turkey. ()

Alternative names: Established: 2009 (15 years ago)Minaret height: 115 ftCapacity: 500Coordinates: 41°0'47"N, 29°1'27"E

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Barbaros Mahallesi, Nuhkuyusu Cd No:2Üsküdar (Barbaros)Istanbul 34662 Turkey

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Şakirin Camii – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maiden's Tower, Capitol Shopping Center, Tepe Nautilus, Şemsi Paşa Camii.

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Mosque
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Cemetery
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Şakirin Camii?

Nearby attractions include Karacaahmet Cemetery, Istanbul (7 min walk), Eski Valide Camii, Istanbul (11 min walk), Selimiye Mosque, Istanbul (12 min walk), Tarihi Çinili Hamamı, Istanbul (14 min walk).

How to get to Şakirin Camii by public transport?

The nearest stations to Şakirin Camii:

Bus

Zeynep Kamil Hastanesi • Lines: 3 (2 min walk)
Kapıağası • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)

Metro

Bağlarbaşı • Lines: M5 (23 min walk)
Ayrılık Çeşmesi • Lines: M4 (24 min walk)

Train

Üsküdar (27 min walk)

Ferry

Üsküdar (29 min walk)
Haydarpaşa Garı (32 min walk)