Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque, Istanbul

Name: Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque
Address: İskenderpaşa Mh. Atatürk Blv. No:2, Istanbul, Turkey

#107 among attractions in Istanbul

Mosque, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place

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Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque, Istanbul

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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. It is also located next to Pertevniyal High School which was also built by the order of Sultana Pertevniyal in 1872. The mosque attracts 400-500 worshipers during prayer times and over 2,500 worshipers during prayer on Fridays. ()

Local name: Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Camii Completed: 1872 (152 years ago)Architectural style: Ottoman architectureCoordinates: 41°0'36"N, 28°57'10"E

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İskenderpaşa Mh. Atatürk Blv. No:2Fatih (Iskenderpaşa)Istanbul Turkey

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Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.9 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
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0.4 miN
Remains of an ancient stone water system
Valens Aqueduct, Istanbul
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~1800 ftNE
16th-century mosque and prince's tomb
Şehzade Mosque, Istanbul
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0.4 miNE
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
Kalenderhane Mosque, Istanbul
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0.6 miE
Observatories and planetariums
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0.6 miE
Square, Historical place
Beyazıt Square, Istanbul
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0.6 miNW
Church, Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
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~910 ftSE
Baroque-style mosque with a dome
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0.6 miNE
Church
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0.6 miE
Tower, Historical place, View point
Beyazıt Tower, Istanbul
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Church
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Aksaray, Istanbul (1 min walk), Laleli Mosque, Istanbul (5 min walk), Bodrum Mosque, Istanbul (5 min walk), Lâleli (6 min walk).

How to get to Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque:

Tram

Aksaray • Lines: T1 (2 min walk)
Yusufpaşa • Lines: T1 (9 min walk)

Bus

Aksaray (5 min walk)
Şehzadebaşı • Lines: 77A (9 min walk)

Metro

Aksaray • Lines: M1A, M1B (8 min walk)
Yenikapı • Lines: M1A, M1B, M2 (9 min walk)

Train

Yenikapı (9 min walk)
Kumkapi (19 min walk)

Ferry

Eminönü (28 min walk)
Eminonu Iskelesi (32 min walk)