Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Istanbul

Name: Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque
Address: Sümbül Efendi Mah. Koca Mustafapaşa Cad., Istanbul, 34107, Turkey

#147 among attractions in Istanbul

Church, Mosque, Historical place

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Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque is a former Eastern Orthodox church converted into a mosque by the Ottomans, located in Istanbul, Turkey. The church, as the adjoining monastery, was dedicated to Saint Andrew of Crete, and was named Saint Andrew in Krisei or by-the-Judgment. Although heavily transformed during both the Byzantine and the Ottoman eras, it is one among the few churches in Istanbul still extant, whose foundation goes back to the sixth century. ()

Local name: Kocamustafapaşa Sümbül Efendi Camii Completed: 1284 (740 years ago)Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 41°0'14"N, 28°55'38"E

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Sümbül Efendi Mah. Koca Mustafapaşa Cad.Fatih (Silivrikapi)Istanbul 34107 Turkey

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Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Olivium Outlet Center, City wall, Panorama 1453 History Museum, Hekimoğlu Ali Pasha Mosque.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Samatya (7 min walk), Hadım İbrahim Paşa Camii, Istanbul (7 min walk), Church of Saint Menas of Samatya, Istanbul (9 min walk), Church of St. George of Samatya, Istanbul (9 min walk).

How to get to Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque:

Bus

Kocamustafapaşa Bus Stop (6 min walk)
Adli Tıp (12 min walk)

Train

Koca Mustafa Paşa (11 min walk)
Yedikule (19 min walk)

Tram

Çapa - Şehremini • Lines: T1 (22 min walk)
Çapa-Şehremini • Lines: T1 (22 min walk)

Metro

Emniyet - Fatih • Lines: M1A, M1B (29 min walk)
Aksaray • Lines: M1A, M1B (32 min walk)

Light rail

Topkapı • Lines: T4 (30 min walk)