Kara Ahmed Pasha Mosque, Istanbul

Name: Kara Ahmed Pasha Mosque
Address: Istanbul, Turkey

#342 among attractions in Istanbul

Mosque, Mimar Sinan

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The Kara Ahmed Pasha Mosque or Gazi Ahmed Pasha Mosque is a 16th-century Ottoman mosque near the city walls in Istanbul, Turkey. It was designed by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan and completed in around 1572. ()

Local name: Gazi Ahmet Paşa Camii Completed: 1572 (452 years ago)Architectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 41°1'0"N, 29°1'60"E

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Üsküdar (Barbaros)Istanbul Turkey

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Kara Ahmed Pasha Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Capitol Shopping Center, Tepe Nautilus, Şemsi Paşa Camii, Yeni Valide Mosque.

0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
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Shopping, Shopping centre
Tepe Nautilus, Istanbul
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1.3 miNW
Mosque
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1.1 miNW
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1.2 miNW
Fountain
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1.2 miN
Church
Agios Panteleimonas Greek Orthodox Church, Istanbul
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Mosque, Mimar Sinan, Historical place
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0.5 miSW
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
Şakirin Camii, Istanbul
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1.4 miSW
Cemetery
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1 miSW
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Park
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kara Ahmed Pasha Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Tarihi Çinili Hamamı, Istanbul (9 min walk), Üsküdar, Istanbul (11 min walk), Eski Valide Camii, Istanbul (14 min walk), Şakirin Camii, Istanbul (14 min walk).

How to get to Kara Ahmed Pasha Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kara Ahmed Pasha Mosque:

Bus

Pazarbaşı • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)
Askerlik Şubesi • Lines: 3 (6 min walk)

Metro

Bağlarbaşı • Lines: M5 (10 min walk)
Fıstıkağacı • Lines: M5 (22 min walk)

Ferry

Üsküdar (31 min walk)

Train

Üsküdar (32 min walk)