Ese Kapi Mosque, Istanbul

#317 among attractions in Istanbul

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Ese Kapi Mosque, also "Isa Kapi Mosque", meaning in English "Mosque of the Gate of Jesus", is an Ottoman mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. The building was originally a Byzantine Eastern Orthodox church of unknown dedication. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 41°0'17"N, 28°56'24"E

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Fatih (Cerrahpaşa)Istanbul Turkey

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Ese Kapi Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hekimoğlu Ali Pasha Mosque, Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque, Monastery of Stoudios, Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque.

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Monastery of Stoudios, Istanbul
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Church of Saint Menas of Samatya, Istanbul
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ese Kapi Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Hekimoğlu Ali Pasha Mosque (7 min walk), Sancaktar Hayrettin Camii, Istanbul (8 min walk), Haseki Sultan Complex, Istanbul (8 min walk), Church of St. George of Samatya, Istanbul (11 min walk).

How to get to Ese Kapi Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ese Kapi Mosque:

Bus

Adli Tıp (6 min walk)
İETT Yenikapı Etkinlik Alanı Peronları (11 min walk)

Tram

Haseki • Lines: T1 (12 min walk)
Findikzade • Lines: T1 (13 min walk)

Train

Koca Mustafa Paşa (13 min walk)
Yenikapı (17 min walk)

Metro

Yenikapı • Lines: M1A, M1B, M2 (15 min walk)
Aksaray • Lines: M1A, M1B (17 min walk)

Light rail

Topkapı • Lines: T4 (37 min walk)