Bona Ventura

Çarşamba (Fatih) · Istanbul

Yavuz Sultan Selim Mosque

Place of worshipLocal favourite

1520s imperial mosque on the Fifth Hill with the tombs of Selim I, Hafsa Sultan and Abdülmecid; its terrace has one of the best free views over the Golden Horn. Sits in conservative Çarşamba, which most visitors never reach.

Address
Yavuz Selim, Yavuz Selim Cd., Fatih
Hours
Outside prayer times
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 30 min
Price
Free
Price level
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Good to know

  • Modest dress; conservative neighbourhood
  • Walk down to Fener and Balat afterwards

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