Dolmabahçe Mosque
A 19th-century mosque on the Kabataş waterfront, just south of Dolmabahçe Palace.
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Beşiktaş & Bosphorus · Not within walking distance
Why visit?
A short stop on the way to Dolmabahçe Palace to see late Ottoman mosque architecture by the sea.
Short History
The mosque was built in the 19th century; Kültür Envanteri lists it among the buildings of the Balyan family and works founded by women. Construction was started by Bezmiâlem Valide Sultan and completed by her son, Sultan Abdülmecid.
About
A seaside mosque with a single minaret and large windows. It stands on the way to Dolmabahçe Palace; its slender minaret and Baroque-style façade are easy to see from the shore.
What to know before visiting
No special notices.
How to get here from Meşale
Route from Meşale that we use ourselves: Beşiktaş · Dolmabahçe · Ortaköy
about 40 min- Walk 9 min towards Sultanahmet
- T1 Sultanahmet → Kabataş
- Walk 6 min towards Dolmabahçe Palace
The last rail service is around 00:00; plan your way back in advance if you stay out late.
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.
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- From Meşale
- Public transport · 3.7 km as the crow flies
- Area
- Beşiktaş & Bosphorus
- Hours
- Place of worship — visits outside prayer times
- Ticket
- Open for Worship
Highlights
- Location right on the shore
- Single, slender minaret
- Baroque-influenced façade
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Source & Freshness
- Source:
- Kültür Envanteri
- Last checked:
- November 1, 2026
Hours and prices are for guidance only. Please confirm with an official source before your visit.