Ortaköy Mosque
The mosque on the square by the water, right next to the Bosphorus Bridge (Grand Mecidiye Mosque).
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Beşiktaş & Bosphorus · Not within walking distance
Why visit?
A mosque seen in the same frame as the bridge and the Bosphorus; good for a stroll and a seaside break in Ortaköy square.
Short History
The mosque was built in 1854 on the orders of Sultan Abdülmecid; its architect was Nikoğos Balyan. It was damaged in the 1894 earthquake and, after restoration begun in 1960, reopened for worship in 1969.
About
Ortaköy Mosque stands at the tip of the pier square, almost in the sea. Together with the 15 July Martyrs Bridge behind it, it makes one of the most photographed views in Istanbul.
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 · 6.2 km as the crow flies
- Area
- Beşiktaş & Bosphorus
- Hours
- Place of worship — visits outside prayer times
- Ticket
- Open for Worship
Highlights
- In one frame with the bridge
- Pier square by the sea
- Architecture by Nikoğos Balyan
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- Kültür Envanteri
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- Last checked:
- November 1, 2026
Hours and prices are for guidance only. Please confirm with an official source before your visit.