Sights · 33 of the best in Istanbul
Çamlıca Mosque
On the highest hill
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Julian Lupyan · CC0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Çamlıca Mosque
Crowning Çamlıca Hill above Üsküdar, the Çamlıca Mosque opened in 2019 and is the largest mosque in Turkey, visible from across the city. Its hilltop is also a viewpoint over the Bosphorus and both continents. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered, a headscarf for women), take off your shoes, and avoid prayer times.
Why it's on our list
- Opened 2019
- Panoramic hill
- Asian side
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Çamlıca Mosque before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Çamlıca Mosque are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro & tram stops
- KısıklıM5800 m10 min walk
- BulgurluM51.4 km17 min walk
- ÜmraniyeM51.4 km17 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Şehit Binbaşı Bülent Albayrak Sokağı1.2 km15 min walk
Key sights
- Dolmabahçe Palace5.9 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Taksim Square7.1 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 24 min
- Topkapı Palace7.4 kmCycle 30 minCar or taxi 25 min
- İstiklal Avenue7.7 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 26 min
- Hagia Sophia7.7 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 26 min
- Basilica Cistern7.9 kmCycle 31 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Galata Tower7.9 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Galata Bridge8.0 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Blue Mosque8.1 kmCycle 32 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Spice Bazaar8.3 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 28 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)25 kmCar or taxi 77 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)38 kmCar or taxi 118 min