Grand Çamlıca Mosque
Türkiye’s largest mosque, opened in 2019 on Çamlıca Hill in Üsküdar.
Images: Envato (licensed)
Asian Side · Not within walking distance
Why visit?
To see a contemporary complex in Ottoman style and look out over Istanbul from the hill.
Short History
The mosque opened for worship on 7 March 2019 and was officially inaugurated on 3 May 2019. Its architects are Bahar Mızrak and Hayriye Gül Totu.
About
The Grand Çamlıca Mosque rises on Çamlıca Hill on the Asian side, overlooking much of the city. You can walk through its wide courtyard, arcades and ablution fountain; the complex also houses a Museum of Islamic Civilisations.
What to know before visiting
No special notices.
How to get here from Meşale
We have not yet checked a public-transport route to this place on the ground. The map links below give directions with current timetables; we do not quote taxi times because they depend on traffic.
Your map app calculates the time from live traffic, so we don't print a fixed figure here.
Our walking routes stay within Sultanahmet; this place is reached by public transport.
Get DirectionsView on Google MapsReservation at MeşaleVisit Information
- From Meşale
- Public transport · 8.4 km as the crow flies
- Area
- Asian Side
- Hours
- Place of worship — visits outside prayer times
- Ticket
- Open for Worship
Highlights
- City views from the hill
- Wide arcaded courtyard
- Museum of Islamic Civilisations
Tags
Nearby places
Source & Freshness
- Source:
- Wikipedia — Çamlıca Mosque
- Last checked:
- November 1, 2026
Hours and prices are for guidance only. Please confirm with an official source before your visit.