Bona Ventura

Ortaköy · Istanbul

Ortaköy Mosque

Büyük Mecidiye Camii

Place of worship

1854 Baroque-revival mosque by Nikogos Balyan on the water right under the Bosphorus Bridge; the classic Istanbul photo. The bright interior has calligraphy by Sultan Abdülmecid.

Address
Mecidiye, İskele Sk. No:6, Beşiktaş
Hours
Outside prayer times
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 20 min
Price
Free
Price level
₺
Free entry
Free for everyone

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Good to know

  • The square behind is crowded with kumpir stalls; weekday mornings are calmest

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