One of Istanbul's most sacred Muslim sites, built over the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, standard-bearer of the Prophet Muhammad; the present mosque dates from the early 19th century. Ottoman sultans were girded with the Sword of Osman here on accession, and the İznik-tiled tomb still draws pilgrims and boys dressed as Ottoman princes before their circumcision.
- Address
- Merkez Mahallesi, Eyüpsultan
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 45 min
- Price level
- ₺
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Dress modestly, women cover their hair, and avoid prayer times, above all Friday midday.
- After the tomb, walk up through the cemetery to Pierre Loti Hill (GoTürkiye).