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Eyüp Sultan Mosque
CultureVisit: ~60 min
A mosque in the Eyüp district, beside the Golden Horn, erected in 1458 by Mehmed II near the supposed tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, a companion of the Prophet. The present structure is a reconstruction from 1800 under Selim III. It is one of the most venerated places of Islam in Istanbul, with mausoleums and a large cemetery on the hillside. From there a cable car goes up to Pierre Loti Hill.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Eyüp Sultan Mosque: 3 missions
- Ride the cable car up to Pierre Loti HillTake the cable car from the shore of the Golden Horn and go up the hill, with views over the city.
- Have a Turkish tea with a view of the Golden HornIn the cafés on the hill, order a Turkish tea served in a glass and watch how the light changes over the estuary.
- Stroll through the courtyard and surroundings of the Eyüp MosqueEnter the courtyard, respecting the place of worship, and observe the activity of the worshippers and the tombs around.
Near Eyüp Sultan Mosque
Pierre Loti Hill713 m awayKariye (Chora)1.9 km awayBalat2.2 km awayFatih Mosque3.4 km awayPera Museum3.9 km awayÇiçek Pasajı4.0 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Eyüp Sultan Mosque?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Eyüp Sultan Mosque?
Ride the cable car up to Pierre Loti Hill, Have a Turkish tea with a view of the Golden Horn and Stroll through the courtyard and surroundings of the Eyüp Mosque.
What is there to see near Eyüp Sultan Mosque?
Pierre Loti Hill (713 m), Kariye (Chora) (1.9 km) and Balat (2.2 km).
Source: Wikipedia