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Samatya (Kocamustafapaşa, Fatih) · Istanbul

Sancaktar Hayrettin Mescidi

Sancaktar Mescidi

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A small Palaiologan cross-shaped building generally believed to be part of the Byzantine Monastery of Gastria, a nunnery founded by Theoktiste, mother of Empress Theodora, that served as her family mausoleum. Partly destroyed in 1894, it was restored in 1973-1976 with a minaret added.

Address
Teberdar Sokak, Kocamustafapaşa
Hours
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Best time to go
Any time · About 15 min
Price
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Price level
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Good to know

  • It is on Teberdar Sokak, choked by artisan shops, about 500 m north-east of Koca Mustafa Paşa.
  • Ese Kapı Mescidi is about 500 m away.

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