Harbour of Eleutherios, Istanbul

Name: Harbour of Eleutherios
Address: Istanbul, Turkey

#340 among attractions in Istanbul

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The Harbour of Eleutherios, originally known as the Harbour of Theodosius was one of the ports of ancient Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, located beneath the modern Yenikapi neighbourhood of Istanbul, Turkey. It was built at the mouth of the Lycus watercourse that ran through the city to the Propontis. ()

Local name: Theodosius Limanı Coordinates: 41°0'17"N, 28°57'8"E

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Fatih (Aksaray)Istanbul Turkey

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Harbour of Eleutherios – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand Bazaar, Bayezid II Mosque, Valens Aqueduct, Şehzade Mosque.

1 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
26 min walk • The Grand Bazaar, nestled in the heart of Istanbul, Turkey, is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. A labyrinth of history and commerce, this shopping centre spans 61 covered streets and accommodates over 4,000 shops, attracting between 250,000...
0.8 miNE
Mosque complex completed in 1506
Bayezid II Mosque, Istanbul
21 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Istanbul, the Bayezid II Mosque is a stunning testament to Ottoman architecture and a serene place of worship that beckons visitors with its graceful minarets and majestic dome. Constructed between 1500 and 1505 during the reign of...
0.8 miN
Remains of an ancient stone water system
Valens Aqueduct, Istanbul
21 min walk • The Valens Aqueduct, an ancient Roman water conduit, stands as a testament to the engineering prowess of a bygone era in the heart of Istanbul, Turkey. Straddling the modern neighborhoods of Fatih and Şişli, this impressive structure was the major water-providing...
0.7 miN
16th-century mosque and prince's tomb
Şehzade Mosque, Istanbul
18 min walk • Nestled amidst the historic fabric of Istanbul, the Şehzade Mosque stands as a testament to the city's rich Ottoman heritage. This mosque, located in the Fatih district, was commissioned by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in memory of his beloved son, Prince Mehmed...
0.7 miNE
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Kalenderhane Mosque, Istanbul
19 min walk • Kalenderhane Mosque is a former Eastern Orthodox church in Istanbul, converted into a mosque by the Ottomans. With high probability the church was originally dedicated to the Theotokos Kyriotissa.
~1940 ftN
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque, Istanbul
10 min walk • The Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque, also known as the Aksaray Valide Mosque, is an Ottoman imperial mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. It is located at the intersection of Ordu Street and Atatürk Boulevard in the Aksaray neighborhood.
0.8 miNE
Observatories and planetariums
Istanbul University Observatory, Istanbul
20 min walk • The Istanbul University Observatory is a ground-based astronomical observatory operated by the Astronomy and Space Sciences Department at Istanbul University's Faculty of Science.
0.7 miNE
Square, Historical place
Beyazıt Square, Istanbul
20 min walk • Beyazıt Square is a square in the district of Fatih, situated in the European part of Istanbul, Turkey. It is officially named Freedom Square, but is known as Beyazıt Square after the Bayezid II Mosque on one side of it. The Square is the former site of the Forum of Theodosius built by Constantine the Great.
1.1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Market
Kürkçü Han, Istanbul
28 min walk • The Kürkçü Han is a large historic han in Istanbul, Turkey. Founded by Mahmud Pasha, the grand vizier of Mehmet II, it was completed in 1467 and is the oldest surviving caravanserai in the city, although it has been modified, partly ruined, and renovated over the centuries.
0.8 miNW
Church, Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
Fenari Isa Mosque, Istanbul
22 min walk • Fenâri Îsâ Mosque, in Byzantine times known as the Lips Monastery, is a mosque in Istanbul, made of two former Eastern Orthodox churches.
~1750 ftNE
Baroque-style mosque with a dome
Laleli Mosque, Istanbul
9 min walk • The Laleli Mosque is an 18th-century Ottoman imperial mosque located in Laleli, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Harbour of Eleutherios?

Nearby attractions include Yenikapı Ferry Terminal (8 min walk), Bodrum Mosque, Istanbul (9 min walk), Laleli Mosque, Istanbul (9 min walk), Lâleli (10 min walk).

How to get to Harbour of Eleutherios by public transport?

The nearest stations to Harbour of Eleutherios:

Train

Yenikapı (1 min walk)
Kumkapi (15 min walk)

Metro

Yenikapı • Lines: M1A, M1B, M2 (3 min walk)
Aksaray • Lines: M1A, M1B (14 min walk)

Bus

Aksaray Emniyet Otogarı (7 min walk)
Aksaray (12 min walk)

Tram

Aksaray • Lines: T1 (9 min walk)
Yusufpaşa • Lines: T1 (13 min walk)

Ferry

Eminönü (35 min walk)
Eminonu Iskelesi (38 min walk)