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Old Mosque & Üç Şerefeli Mosque
Before Sinan
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Image courtesy of © Sadrettin · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Old Mosque & Üç Şerefeli Mosque
The Old Mosque (Eski Cami), finished in the early 15th century, is known for the giant calligraphy on its walls; the Üç Şerefeli Mosque nearby, of the 1430s–40s, has a minaret with three balconies and a wide central dome that pointed towards the great mosques to come.
Why it's on our list
- Great calligraphy
- Early Ottoman
- Near the Selimiye
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Old Mosque & Üç Şerefeli Mosque before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Old Mosque & Üç Şerefeli 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 taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Muaffıklarhane Sokak50 m1 min walk
- Taxi rank, Tarla Kapı Caddesi1.4 km17 min walk