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Eyup Sultan Mosque (Eyup Sultan Camii)

Camii Kebir Caddesi | Eyüp. Meydani, Istanbul, Turkey
Ranked #18 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 109 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
Owner description: This mosque stands outside the city walls at the location where Hz Eyyubu El-Ensari, a noted Islamic individual, died in the assault on Constantinople... more » Owner description: This mosque stands outside the city walls at the location where Hz Eyyubu El-Ensari, a noted Islamic individual, died in the assault on Constantinople in 670 AD. « less
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Beirut, Lebanon
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012
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Abu Ayub Alansari (radiya ALLAH 3anhu) is one of Prophet Mohammad's (PBUH) companions. The prophet stayed in his house when he first arrived to Medina. When you are there by the grave, say " Asslamu Alaykum " and then make du3aa. Do not forget to pray inside the mosque.

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england
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

To get here we had to catch a ferry up The Golden Horn which was very enjoyable. This is a pilgrimage place so very moving. Wonderful Mosque.

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Salmiyah, Kuwait
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8 reviews 8 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

I haven't heard about his Camii until my Turkish friend took me there.. It's an old place but worth seeing for sure.

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Bordeaux
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Quiet and authentic area. Well worth a visit. Number 99 bus from the port area. Buy an Istanbul travelcard and travel freely on all transport including ferries and cable cars.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

This is lovely place ensure to visit the mosque, it has fascinating history and a great ruler graves. Than make your way up the stair along the grave to get the best view in istanbul, there is lovely cafe in the top of the mountain. Once your up at the top use the cable car to go down (teleferik), marveleous... More

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beirut
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

the place is beautiful and has a great historical value for islam. it is located at Eyup which is a very nice district where you can spend hours walking and sightseeing.

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Istanbul
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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If you're desperate on things that ruin your life, calm down, visit Eyup Sultan, listen to your instincs, inner voice and pray to God.

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Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012
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This is not on a par with the Blue (Sultanahmet) or Suleymaniye mosques, but you can ride the cable-car up the hill for a few minutes (it takes the same token as the trams, and the Istanbulkart is also accepted) and wander down through the extensive cemetery back to the mosque. You might think it strange to go for a... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

It is far up along the Golden Horn and I found out how far from walking from the Topkapi Place one afternoon. However, it was well worth my journey. You can of course take a ferry or bus to reach the tomb. This is the holiest Muslim pilgrimage site in Istanbul. It is the burial place of Eyup Ensari, who... More

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Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

i liked the area but beware of thiefs there. don't forget to use the cable car

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