Selimiye Barracks, Istanbul

Name: Selimiye Barracks
Address: Istanbul, Turkey

#325 among attractions in Istanbul

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Selimiye Barracks, also known as Scutari Barracks, is a Turkish Army barracks located in the Üsküdar district on the Asian part of Istanbul, Turkey. It was built first in 1800 by Sultan Selim III for the soldiers of the newly established Nizam-ı Cedid in frame of the Ottoman military reform efforts. ()

Local name: Selimiye Kışlası Built: 1828 (196 years ago)Coordinates: 41°0'29"N, 29°0'58"E

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Üsküdar (Selimiye)Istanbul Turkey

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Selimiye Barracks – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maiden's Tower, Capitol Shopping Center, Tepe Nautilus, Şemsi Paşa Camii.

1.1 miNW
Iconic islet tower with boat trips
Maiden's Tower, Istanbul
28 min walk • Maiden's Tower, also known as Kız Kulesi, is an iconic lighthouse that graces the skyline of Istanbul, Turkey. Situated on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus Strait, this historic structure has been a guardian of Istanbul's waters and a witness...
1.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Capitol Shopping Center, Istanbul
39 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Istanbul, Capitol Shopping Center offers a unique and vibrant shopping experience that caters to the diverse needs of the city's residents and visitors. This contemporary shopping haven is strategically situated in the Asian side of Istanbul...
1 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Tepe Nautilus, Istanbul
25 min walk • Tepe Nautilus, opened in September 2001, is a shopping mall in Turkey. Built by Tepe Group, it is situated in the Acıbadem quarter of Kadıköy district in the Asian part of Istanbul.
1.3 miN
Mosque
Şemsi Paşa Camii, Istanbul
33 min walk • The Şemsi Pasha Mosque is an Ottoman mosque located in the large and densely populated district of Üsküdar, in Istanbul, Turkey.
1.2 miN
Mosque
Yeni Valide Mosque, Istanbul
30 min walk • The Yeni Valide Mosque is an 18th-century Ottoman mosque in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul, Turkey.
1.2 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Haldun Taner Sahnesi, Istanbul
30 min walk • Kadıköy Haldun Taner Stage is a theatre venue located in Kadıköy district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is owned by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and operated by its City Theatres division. The theatre is named in honor of the Turkish playwright Haldun Taner.
0.6 miNE
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
Şakirin Camii, Istanbul
15 min walk • Şakirin Mosque is a mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. The building is located at one of the entrances of Karacaahmet Cemetery in Üsküdar. It was built by the Semiha Şakir Foundation in memory of İbrahim Şakir and Semiha Şakir and opened on 7 May 2009. According to newspaper reports, it is the most carbon-neutral mosque in Turkey.
0.6 miS
Cemetery
Haydarpaşa Cemetery, Istanbul
16 min walk • Haydarpaşa Cemetery, also known as Haidar Pasha Cemetery, Istanbul, located in the Haydarpaşa neighborhood of Üsküdar district in the Asian part of Istanbul, Turkey, is a burial ground established initially for British military personnel who took part in the Crimean War.
~860 ftN
Mosque
Selimiye Mosque, Istanbul
5 min walk • The Selimiye Mosque is a mosque situated in the district of Üsküdar in İstanbul, Turkey, near the Selimiye Barracks. The mosque was commissioned by Ottoman Sultan Selim III and built between 1801 and 1805.
1.2 miN
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
Rum Mehmed Pasha Mosque, Istanbul
30 min walk • The Rum Mehmed Pasha Mosque is an old Ottoman mosque located in a large and densely populated district of Üsküdar, in Istanbul, Turkey.
0.9 miNE
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites, Bath house
Eski Valide Camii, Istanbul
22 min walk • The Atik Valide Mosque is a 16th century Ottoman imperial mosque located on a hill above the large and densely populated district of Üsküdar, in Istanbul, Turkey.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Selimiye Barracks?

Nearby attractions include Selimiye Mosque, Istanbul (5 min walk), Karacaahmet Cemetery, Istanbul (9 min walk), Port of Haydarpaşa, Istanbul (9 min walk), Şakirin Camii, Istanbul (15 min walk).

How to get to Selimiye Barracks by public transport?

The nearest stations to Selimiye Barracks:

Bus

Harem Peronlar (5 min walk)
İETT Harem Peronları (5 min walk)

Ferry

Haydarpaşa Garı (22 min walk)
Havabüs Durağı (28 min walk)

Metro

Ayrılık Çeşmesi • Lines: M4 (24 min walk)
Bağlarbaşı • Lines: M5 (37 min walk)

Tram

Çarşı • Lines: T3 (33 min walk)

Train

Söğütlüçeşme (42 min walk)