Eyup Sultan Mosque in Istanbul

Eyup Sultan Mosque in Istanbul is one of the most sacred and important mosques in all of Turkey. 

Its distinction comes in particular from the fact that it was built in the same place as the tomb of the companion Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, who was a friend and great supporter of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and was killed during the first Arab siege of Constantinople (674-678).

History and architecture of Eyup Sultan Mosque in Istanbul

Construction of the Eyup Sultan Mosque in Istanbul began by order of Fatih Sultan Mehmed II, five years after he took control over Constantinople in 1453. At first, it was not built in good style or quality, as it was soon damaged, it also got heavily destroyed by the large earthquakes that hit the city at that time.

Eyup Sultan Mosque in Istanbul was rebuilt again in 1800, and this time it was decided to follow the Baroque architectural style, with the color of stone that reflects the golden honey hue.

While you can see how beautiful the mosque is from the outside, you get to discover that on the inside it is even more pleasing and stunning, with its elegant modern appearance, and its large dome which is about 17.5 meters wide, in addition to two half-domes used for support.

Where is Eyup Sultan Mosque located in Istanbul?

Eyup Sultan Mosque in Istanbul is located within a completely traditional neighborhood called Eyup, near the Fatih district on the Golden Horn Bay.

The Tomb of Ayoub is perhaps more interesting than the mosque itself, as it leads to the top of a leafed and beautiful hill for a walk, allowing you to visit the tomb as part of your visit to the mosque, and enjoy this beautiful and peaceful spot. 

You will find many visitors standing in serene contemplation of the tomb covered with decorated tiles.

Istanbul's Eyup Sultan Mosque is crowded with visitors throughout the year, especially during Friday prayers and the holy month of Ramadan. Worshippers from all over Turkey flock to perform Ishaa or Taraweeh prayers, to enjoy the spiritual atmosphere on these blessed nights.

Ways to get to Eyup Sultan Mosque in Istanbul

To go to the Eyup Sultan Mosque in Istanbul, you can use the cable car extending from the Golden Horn beach to the top of the hill, and once you arrive, you might want to sit in the café and enjoy the view that overlooks the Golden Horn directly, you would want to take a picture of it with your camera.

If you're feeling energetic after visiting Eyup Sultan Mosque in Istanbul, you can continue to wander through the colorful and magical neighborhoods of Ayvansaray, Balat, and Fener, heading back towards Eminonu and Sultanahmet.

There is another way to reach Eyup Sultan Mosque, by bus or even on foot, but it will take about half an hour by foot from Eminonu to reach this part of the city. However, rest assured that buses come very regularly, a good and cheap way to reach the area extended from the Golden Horn Bay to the shore of the Black Sea. 

One of the best features of the place is that it is very close to vital landmarks, such as Taksim and Fatih.

Also, the distance between Istanbul and Sabiha Gökçen airports to is relatively short.

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