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Ortaköy Mosque (Grand Mecidiye Mosque)

Ortaköy Mosque sits right on the Bosphorus waterfront and is one of Istanbul's most photographed mosques. Built in 1856 in Ottoman Baroque style, it features a unique location next to the Bosphorus Bridge. The surrounding neighborhood is filled with boutique shops, cafes, and bakeries famous for kumpir (stuffed baked potatoes).

Practical Information

Updated: Jan 14, 2026

Entrance Fee

Free

Free. Donations appreciated

Best Time to Visit

Sunset for stunning photos. Avoid prayer times and Friday noon

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access
Partial
Audio guide
Not available
Staff assistance
Not available

Working Hours

Updated: Jan 14, 2026
Monday09:00 — 18:00
Tuesday09:00 — 18:00
Wednesday09:00 — 18:00
Thursday09:00 — 18:00
Friday14:30 — 18:00
Saturday09:00 — 18:00
Sunday09:00 — 18:00

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Stroll through car-free alleyways, try kumpir and waffles, browse boutique shops, and enjoy Bosphorus views from waterfront cafes

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather4°
90%22 м/с
Todayweather10°3°
Tomorrowweather5°2°
Sunweather4°1°
Monweather5°2°
Tueweather7°2°
Wedweather9°2°
Thuweather10°8°
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6°Feb
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7°Mar
15°
10°Apr
21°
15°May
25°
20°Jun
28°
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28°
23°Aug
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20°Sep
19°
16°Oct
15°
13°Nov
11°
8°Dec
Water temperature
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11°

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