Sights · 33 of the best in Istanbul
Eyüp Sultan Mosque
Istanbul’s holiest mosque
About Eyüp Sultan Mosque
Eyüp Sultan, at the top of the Golden Horn, is one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Turkey, built around the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, a companion and standard-bearer of the Prophet Muhammad. The square, the tiled tomb and the old cemetery climbing towards Pierre Loti Hill have a gentle, devout atmosphere, especially on Fridays. Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered, a headscarf for women), take off your shoes, and avoid prayer times.
Why it's on our list
- A place of pilgrimage
- Tomb with tiles
- Below Pierre Loti Hill
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Eyüp Sultan Mosque before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Eyüp Sultan 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
- Eyüpsultan TeleferikT5350 m4 min walk
- FeshaneT5400 m5 min walk
- Eyüpsultan Devlet HastanesiT51.2 km15 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Eyüp Sultan Bulvarı250 m3 min walk
- Rami Meydan Taksi Merkezi taxi rank1.1 km14 min walk
Key sights
- İstiklal Avenue4.0 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Galata Tower4.2 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque4.3 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Taksim Square4.4 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Galata Bridge4.5 kmCycle 18 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Spice Bazaar4.7 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Grand Bazaar5.0 kmCycle 20 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Dolmabahçe Palace5.6 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Basilica Cistern5.7 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
- Topkapı Palace5.8 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 20 min
Getting around
- Istanbul Airport (IST)30 kmCar or taxi 92 min
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)36 kmCar or taxi 110 min