Mosque with the Spiral Minaret, Istanbul

Name: Mosque with the Spiral Minaret
Address: Şehzadebaşı Cd., Istanbul, 34351, Turkey

#190 among attractions in Istanbul

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The Mosque with the Spiral Minaret is a 16th-century Ottoman mosque in Şarachane park, Fatih district, Istanbul, Turkey. ()

Local name: Burmalı Mescid Camii Completed: 1550 (474 years ago)Architectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 41°0'52"N, 28°57'23"E

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Şehzadebaşı Cd.Fatih (Kalenderhane)Istanbul 34351 Turkey

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Mosque with the Spiral Minaret – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Süleymaniye Mosque, Valens Aqueduct, Şehzade Mosque, Fatih Mosque.

~1880 ftNE
Storied 16th-century Ottoman mosque
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Remains of an ancient stone water system
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~330 ftSE
16th-century mosque and prince's tomb
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Mosque, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
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~1240 ftSE
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
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~1890 ftSW
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
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0.5 miSE
Observatories and planetariums
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0.5 miSE
Square, Historical place
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0.5 miN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
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0.7 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Market
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mosque with the Spiral Minaret?

Nearby attractions include Şehzade Mosque, Istanbul (2 min walk), Valens Aqueduct, Istanbul (3 min walk), Church of St. Polyeuctus, Istanbul (5 min walk), Aviation Martyrs' Monument, Istanbul (6 min walk).

How to get to Mosque with the Spiral Minaret by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mosque with the Spiral Minaret:

Bus

Şehzadebaşı • Lines: 77A (3 min walk)
Vefa • Lines: 77A (7 min walk)

Tram

Aksaray • Lines: T1 (10 min walk)
Laleli-Üniversite (10 min walk)

Metro

Aksaray • Lines: M1A, M1B (12 min walk)
Yenikapı • Lines: M1A, M1B, M2 (18 min walk)

Train

Yenikapı (18 min walk)
Kumkapi (22 min walk)

Ferry

Eminönü (21 min walk)
Eminonu Iskelesi (25 min walk)

Light rail

Edirnekapı • Lines: T4 (42 min walk)