Kefeli Mosque, Istanbul

Name: Kefeli Mosque
Address: Draman caddesi, Istanbul, Turkey

#219 among attractions in Istanbul

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The Kefeli Mosque is a former Eastern Orthodox church, later jointly officiated by Roman Catholics and Armenians, and finally converted into a mosque by the Ottomans. The Catholic Church was dedicated to Saint Nicholas. Its date of dedication as an Eastern Orthodox church is unknown, but it is commonly identified with the 9th-century Monastery of Manuel. ()

Local name: Kefeli Camii Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 41°1'46"N, 28°56'30"E

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Draman caddesiFatih (Dervis Ali)Istanbul Turkey

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Kefeli Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chora Church, Tekfur Sarayı, Bulgarian St. Stephen Church, Feshane.

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Remains of a Byzantine imperial palace
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Church
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1 miN
41°2'39"N • 28°56'15"E
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~1310 ftE
Mosque in a former Byzantine church
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Church, Sacred and religious sites
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Church, Sacred and religious sites
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kefeli Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Bogdan Saray (1 min walk), Kasım Agha Mosque (4 min walk), Edirnekapı, Istanbul (5 min walk), Chora Church, Istanbul (5 min walk).

How to get to Kefeli Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kefeli Mosque:

Bus

Edirnekapı Surdışı • Lines: 500T (11 min walk)

Light rail

Edirnekapı • Lines: T4 (11 min walk)
Şehitlik • Lines: T4 (20 min walk)

Tram

Edirnekapı • Lines: T4 (11 min walk)
Balat • Lines: T5 (12 min walk)

Metro

Topkapı Ulubatlı • Lines: M1A, M1B (18 min walk)
Emniyet - Fatih • Lines: M1A, M1B (22 min walk)