Şemsi Paşa Camii, Istanbul

Name: Şemsi Paşa Camii
Address: Mimarsinan Mah. Şemsi Sinan Cad., Istanbul, Turkey

#87 among attractions in Istanbul

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Facts and practical information

The Şemsi Pasha Mosque is an Ottoman mosque located in the large and densely populated district of Üsküdar, in Istanbul, Turkey. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1581 (443 years ago)Architectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 41°1'33"N, 29°0'41"E

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Mimarsinan Mah. Şemsi Sinan Cad.Üsküdar (Mimar Sinan)Istanbul Turkey

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Şemsi Paşa Camii – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dolmabahçe Palace, Maiden's Tower, Dolmabahçe Mosque, Naval Museum.

1.1 miNW
Museum in ornate Ottoman sultan's palace
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1.1 miNW
Ottoman-style mosque completed in 1853
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1.1 miN
Museum, Military museum, History museum
Naval Museum, Istanbul
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1.1 miNW
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Milli Saraylar, Istanbul
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1.1 miNW
Sarkis Balyan, Tower
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~1100 ftE
Mosque
Yeni Valide Mosque, Istanbul
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Fountain
Fountain of Ahmed III, Istanbul
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1.2 miNE
Church
Agios Panteleimonas Greek Orthodox Church, Istanbul
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~1330 ftE
Mosque, Mimar Sinan, Historical place
Mihrimah Sultan Mosque, Istanbul
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1.1 miSE
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
Şakirin Camii, Istanbul
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Şemsi Paşa Camii?

Nearby attractions include Rum Mehmed Pasha Mosque, Istanbul (3 min walk), Yeni Valide Mosque, Istanbul (6 min walk), Fountain of Ahmed III, Istanbul (6 min walk), Mihrimah Sultan Mosque, Istanbul (7 min walk).

How to get to Şemsi Paşa Camii by public transport?

The nearest stations to Şemsi Paşa Camii:

Bus

Şemsipaşa • Lines: 139, 2 (1 min walk)
Üsküdar Marmaray • Lines: 139, 2 (4 min walk)

Metro

Üsküdar • Lines: M5 (3 min walk)
Fıstıkağacı • Lines: M5 (24 min walk)

Train

Üsküdar (3 min walk)

Ferry

Üsküdar (7 min walk)
Beşiktaş (26 min walk)

Tram

Stop • Lines: T1 (31 min walk)