Gül Camii, Istanbul

Name: Gül Camii
Address: Yavuz Sultan Selim Mh. Vakıf Mektebi Sk., Istanbul, Turkey

#199 among attractions in Istanbul

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Gül Mosque is a former Eastern Orthodox church in Istanbul, Turkey, converted into a mosque by the Ottomans. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1490 (534 years ago)Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 41°1'36"N, 28°57'23"E

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Yavuz Sultan Selim Mh. Vakıf Mektebi Sk.Fatih (Yavuz Sultan Selim)Istanbul Turkey

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

Nearby attractions include: Spice Bazaar, Fatih Mosque, Zeyrek Mosque, Bulgarian St. Stephen Church.

1.1 miSE
Historic covered spice and textiles market
Spice Bazaar, Istanbul
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Istanbul, the Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, is a vibrant shopping center that serves as a treasure trove of flavors, scents, and colors. Established in the 17th century, it has been the go-to destination for those seeking...
0.6 miSW
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Fatih Mosque, Istanbul
16 min walk • The Fatih Mosque is an Ottoman mosque in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. The original mosque on the site was constructed between 1463 and 1470 on the site of the Church of the Holy Apostles.
0.5 miS
Medieval mosque dating from 12th century
Zeyrek Mosque, Istanbul
13 min walk • Zeyrek Mosque or Monastery of the Pantocrator, is a significant mosque in Istanbul, made of two former Eastern Orthodox churches and a chapel.
0.5 miNW
Church
Bulgarian St. Stephen Church, Istanbul
13 min walk • Bulgarian St Stephen Church, also known as the Bulgarian Iron Church, is a Bulgarian Orthodox church in Balat, Istanbul, Turkey. It is famous for being made of prefabricated cast iron elements in the neo-Byzantine style. The church belongs to the Bulgarian minority in the city.
0.4 miNW
Church
Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols, Istanbul
11 min walk • Saint Mary of the Mongols full name in Greek: Θεοτόκος Παναγιώτισσα or Παναγία Μουχλιώτισσα; Turkish name: Kanlı Kilise, is an Eastern Orthodox church in Istanbul. It is the only remaining Byzantine church of Constantinople that has never been converted to a mosque, always remaining open to the Greek Orthodox Church.
0.5 miW
Mosque in a former Byzantine church
Fethiye Camii, Istanbul
14 min walk • Pammakaristos Church, also known as the Church of Theotokos Pammakaristos, is one of the most famous Greek Orthodox Byzantine churches in Istanbul, Turkey. Adapted in 1591 into the Fethiye Mosque, it is today partly a museum, the parekklesion.
~1400 ftW
Mosque, Mimar Sinan
Yavuz Selim Mosque, Istanbul
7 min walk • The Yavuz Selim Mosque, also known as the Selim I Mosque and the Yavuz Sultan Selim Mosque is a 16th-century Ottoman imperial mosque located at the top of the 5th Hill of Istanbul, Turkey, in the neighborhood of Çukurbostan, overlooking the Golden Horn.
~1940 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Eski İmaret Camii, Istanbul
10 min walk • 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".
0.5 miE
Bridge
Atatürk Bridge, Istanbul
13 min walk • Atatürk Bridge, alternatively known as the Unkapanı Bridge, is a highway bridge on the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. It is named after Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of the Republic of Turkey.
~770 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum
Rezan Has Museum, Istanbul
4 min walk • The Rezan Has Museum is a private museum in Istanbul, Turkey dedicated to culture and arts.
~1520 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, Istanbul
8 min walk • The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople is one of the fourteen to sixteen autocephalous churches that together compose the Eastern Orthodox Church. It is headed by the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, currently Bartholomew I, Archbishop of Constantinople.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gül Camii?

Nearby attractions include Rezan Has Museum, Istanbul (4 min walk), Yavuz Selim Mosque, Istanbul (7 min walk), St. George's Cathedral, Istanbul (8 min walk), Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, Istanbul (8 min walk).

How to get to Gül Camii by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gül Camii:

Tram

Fener • Lines: T5 (5 min walk)
Cibali • Lines: T5 (7 min walk)

Bus

Unkapanı • Lines: 77A (12 min walk)
Vefa • Lines: 77A (16 min walk)

Ferry

Eminönü (24 min walk)
Eminonu Iskelesi (29 min walk)

Train

Beyoğlu Station, Tünel Line (24 min walk)
Karaköy Station, Tünel Line (25 min walk)

Metro

Emniyet - Fatih • Lines: M1A, M1B (28 min walk)
Aksaray • Lines: M1A, M1B (29 min walk)

Light rail

Edirnekapı • Lines: T4 (31 min walk)