Eyup Sultan Mosque
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Holy Place,
Mosque
Mehmet the Conqueror ordered the construction of the mosque next to the place where Eyup Sultan, the standard bearer of the Islamic prophet Muhammed, was said to have been buried when the Arabs attacked Constantinople in the year 670. Some personal items of the prophet are preserved in Eyup Sultan’s tomb, which is the holiest site in Istanbul and one of the most sacred sites in the Islamic World, attracting masses of pilgrims throughout the year.
The original mosque was the coronation site for Ottoman princes until an earthquake destroyed it in 1766. The rebuilt mosque that stands on the same place today is a popular place for Muslim boys to visit on the day of their circumcision and is typically buzzing with visitors on Fridays and major religious holidays.
Latest Reviews
Review by Nick, April 2013
Doing what: Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Awesome city!
Review by Sean H, April 2013
Doing what: Istanbul City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Great for an overview of the city and to get your bearings.
Review by Susan D, April 2013
Doing what: Istanbul Shore Excursion: Istanbul City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
The bus was waiting for us at the cruise terminal and was ready for all weather with a top but no sides upstairs. There was an exciting trip through the city which seemed to truly reflect the way of life there! The commentary advertised other tours which could have been helpful for some visitors. The most useful stop is at the square where the major tourist places are eg The Blue Mosque, Aya Sophia, The Archaeological Museum, Topkapi Palace and access to the river trips. This was clearly indicated by the commentary.
