Yavuz Selim Mosque
A 16th-century mosque built in the name of Sultan Selim I, on the fifth hill above the Golden Horn in Fatih.
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Historic Peninsula · Not within walking distance
Why visit?
To see an imperial mosque away from the crowds, on a hill above the Golden Horn.
Short History
Suleiman the Magnificent built the mosque in the name of his father, Sultan Selim I; it was completed in 1527–1528. The outer diameter of its dome is 24.5 metres. Behind it are the tombs of Selim I, Hafsa Sultan and Sultan Abdülmecid.
About
Yavuz Selim Mosque stands on the fifth hill of the historic peninsula, overlooking the Golden Horn. The large, plain domed building, with trees in its courtyard and tombs behind it, forms a quiet complex.
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 The map links below give directions with current timetables; we do not quote taxi times because they depend on traffic.
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Our walking routes stay within Sultanahmet; this place is reached by public transport.
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- From Meşale
- Public transport · 3.3 km as the crow flies
- Area
- Historic Peninsula
- Hours
- Place of worship — visits outside prayer times
- Ticket
- Open for Worship
Highlights
- Large, plain dome
- Imperial tombs
- Hill above the Golden Horn
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Source & Freshness
- Last checked:
- November 8, 2026
Hours and prices are for guidance only. Please confirm with an official source before your visit.