Eski İmaret Camii, Istanbul
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Facts and practical information
Eski Imaret Mosque is a former Eastern Orthodox church converted into a mosque by the Ottomans. The church has traditionally been identified with that belonging to the Monastery of Christ Pantepoptes, meaning "Christ the all-seeing". It is the only documented 11th-century church in Istanbul which survives intact, and represents a key monument of middle Byzantine architecture. Despite that, the building remains one among the least studied of the city. ()
Day trips
Eski İmaret Camii – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Spice Bazaar, Süleymaniye Mosque, Mahmutpasha Bazaar, Valens Aqueduct.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Eski İmaret Camii?
Nearby attractions include Şeyh Süleyman Mosque, Istanbul (5 min walk), Sanki Yedim Camii (6 min walk), Zeyrek Mosque, Istanbul (6 min walk), Fatih Mosque, Istanbul (8 min walk).
How to get to Eski İmaret Camii by public transport?
The nearest stations to Eski İmaret Camii:
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Tram
Metro
Ferry
Train
Light rail
Bus
- Unkapanı • Lines: 77A (7 min walk)
- Vefa • Lines: 77A (8 min walk)
Tram
- Cibali • Lines: T5 (9 min walk)
- Fener • Lines: T5 (13 min walk)
Metro
- Aksaray • Lines: M1A, M1B (20 min walk)
- Emniyet - Fatih • Lines: M1A, M1B (22 min walk)
Ferry
- Eminönü (22 min walk)
- Eminonu Iskelesi (27 min walk)
Train
- Karaköy Station, Tünel Line (26 min walk)
- Beyoğlu Station, Tünel Line (28 min walk)
Light rail
- Edirnekapı • Lines: T4 (33 min walk)