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- Culture226869110691 contributionThis place is beautiful, good architecture, and so much historical asset that still well maintained. If you come to Türkiye, you will regret not to come here.Written 16 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- NickSidd45 contributionsDefinitely worth the visit if you are in Istanbul. I would recommend visiting the Hagia Sophia first to be able to compare the two as the Blue Mosque is seen a more purer / true mosque.
The mosque is free to enter but I would recommend going with a guide as they give you a bit of history and background on the architecture, colors used and the reason for their being 6 towers.
You should be able to get a guide with one of the many tourist passes available online.
The experience is around 45 - 60 minutes and is worth the visit to experience the sheer greatness of the mosque and the level of detail that went into building it.Written 11 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Abhirup H.New Delhi, India205 contributionsThe mosque is beautiful and worth visiting. The artistic work done inside the mosque is breathtaking. There is NO cost for going inside (as of September 2024)Written 15 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Caroline13 contributionsThis is a religious pilgrimage for many Muslims. I recommend non-Muslims to go and see what it is all about. The Mosque is believd to be where Ebu Eyüp el-Ansari (Abu Ayyub al-Ansari) is buried, friend and standard-bearer to Muhammad. The area will be removed from tourists outside of the religious tourism- and worth the cultural and religious observational experience. Just be mindful of religious practices and wear modest clothing.
If you take the ferry down the Golden Horn, you basically get a cruise at the cost of public transit ticket to the destination.Written 3 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Kathleen M10 contributionsMy favorite mosque, which was a total surprise. It is small and just bursting with beautiful Iznik tiles and gorgeous architectural details. We were practically the only people there, maybe 2-3 other tourists, so the vibe was very personal. The entrance is a little tricky, because it is not obviously marked, but more than one person pointed us in the right direction (without even being asked, they just knew what we were looking for)! There is a covered market all around it, which I actually liked much better than the Grand Bazaar. You don't need a lot of time inside, 30 minutes at the most, but this mosque punches way above its weight. It is really like a hidden gem.Written 11 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Anisur RLondon16 contributionsYou wouldn't necessarily visit this mosque unless someone told you about it as it is quite far from the major tourist attractions of Istanbul. Being on the Anatolian side, it takes some planning to get there. We went to Usukadar by metro then took 15C bus to the mosque. We would not have found the stop without asking locals. It was well worth the trio. The architecture is fantastic and there is a museum. In a city of mosques, this one is different from all the others.Written 27 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- tasnimkhanLondon, UK4 contributionsAmazing landmark that truly sums up turkish culture and religion. Architecture is amazing and will leave you in awe with the attention to detail.Written 15 June 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sercan Kamil NergizciIstanbul, Türkiye90 contributionsThis mosque was built in the 17th century during the Ottoman Empire. The historical architecture is particularly evident inside. It was restored a few years ago, and the prayer area is well-maintained and clean. Besides, it is located at the exit of the Grand Bazaar.Written 1 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- nids644New Delhi, India148 contributionsBest place for having narghile in Istanbul.
Lovely staff, keep refilling the coal, it’s a no frills place with lovely Turkish setup and lamps all over.
If you want to smoke the sheesha you have to come here. No alcohol only a large variety of teas.
We just love this place !!Written 15 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - F G38 contributionsI would definitely advise you to visit his grave and read "Al Fati7a" and make dua there. then you can check out the mosque and pray. Nearby there is a shop you can buy Zamzam water from.Written 27 August 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Pioneer555693830363 contributionsThe best place to be even once. When I was dreaming to see Konstantinopol I didn’t know that the Turkish people carefully take care of this saint place.Written 11 July 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Susan CMelbourne, Australia1,539 contributionsThe Sehzade mosque, or Prince's mosque, was built by Suleiman the Magnificent in the 16th century. Designed by Mimar Sinan, it is considered an excellent example of classical Ottoman architecture. From the garden you enter a large marbled courtyard and ablution fountain ringed by arched, domed colonnades. The interior of the mosque has a central dome, four half domes and four smaller domes in the corner. All the domes are outlined with painted decoration in reds and browns but there were also green and grey panels. There are lots of medium-sized arched windows mostly with small glass panels and the standard lights suspended from a circular or spiral structure. It was quite a pretty mosque. The complex also contains the mausoleum for Mehmed but we didn't enter it.
This mosque is a little away from the main tourist areas of Istanbul but it wasn't too far from our hotel and was near the Valens Aqueduct. It was very quiet and the only other creatures there at 6:30 at night were three cats arguing over a plastic bag. It was so nice not to be a crowded tourist site.Written 1 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - IlyaNJMarlboro, NJ991 contributionsA lovely smallish mosque (despite having the word "Grand" in its name) that anchors the pleasant Ortakoy district. Keep in mind that mosques are off-limit to visitors for about an hour around each service.Written 6 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- IftekharA-Sep20161,555 contributionsFew people visit this beautiful mosque meaning, you can have this place mostly to yourself when you visit.
Built by architect Mimar Sinan (same architect who built Sulteimaniye Mosque) under the order of Mihrimah Sultan, daughter of Sultan Suleiman. The mosque was completed around 1570.Written 28 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Nahjaz94Birmingham, UK91 contributionsWe visited the tomb of prophet Yusha after planning this with our friendly hotel staff. We booked a private driver who drove us there. It was around an hour drive to get there from Sultanahmet on a sort of quiet Sunday morning. It was a very different and special experience visiting here. I recommend everyone visiting Istanbul to visit here to pay respects. On our first visit to Istanbul, we did not have enough time, but this time round we really wanted to come as many people recommended this.
The people and stalls around here seemed very friendly and we ended up buying a few items here. The locals seemed very friendly and sweet here which was really nice.Written 20 September 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
