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Ginges_revenge
Brisbane, Australia5,858 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
Its a lovely old area that is the highest point in Istanbul's European side.
It has a gondola ride to the top of it, a beautiful cemetery that is lovely to walk through.
Its well worth a boat ride up the Golden Horn to visit.
Written September 6, 2020
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TravelQueenie365
Singapore, Singapore665 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2012 • Friends
Why is this town not listed as a must-visit place in Istanbul? Although the Eyup mosque is highly reccommended place to visit but nobody ever reviewed about the town on tripadvisor.

There is so much more of Eyup can offered than just a mosque.

This town probably has not been explored much by the tourists except the cemetery part, Pierre Loti cafe and the mosque.

We accidentally chanced upon this town just a few kilometres away from Sultanahmet and Taksim square. I am going to give you a few good insights and tips about visiting the town as well as the mosque.

Tip 1: how to get there? Take a local bus number 99 from Eminonu. It cost 2 - 3 Tl (lira) per person. The ride is about 20 minutes and make sure you stop a few stops after you past the second bridge. You will need to gauge it yourself unless you have a smart phone. Don't bother taking the ferry, taking a bus is so much easier and faster.

Tip 2: if you want to see the mosque, get there in the morning because the crowd seems build up in the afternoon. We went there on a sunday.

Tip 3: there are also a lot of old sultans' tombs along the way to the mosque and you are allowed to enter for free but make sure you take off your shoes to enter the shrine.

Tip 4: start the cemetery walking trail near the mosque where shops were selling muslim robes and holy books.

Tip 5: Since this is a place that attracts pilgrimage, there is of course a shopping street too. Do not miss out on the famous savoury pastry, Turkish Borek, that is sold in the shops (See picture). Out of so many Borek shops, we chanced upon this quaint little small borek shop which sells Borek for 1.25 TL per 100 gram if i am not wrong. You cannot miss it!

Tip 6: while we were walking around the cemetery area, we also found out there is a huge local market at the hilly side of the town. It is very difficult to find but if you found it, you will not regret it. You can see the everyday life of the locals here especialy the hustles and bustles. If i could give you an exact location, then it would be near the Pierre Loti cafe. See picture. Also you can find the cheapest kebab here for only 2 Tl to 4 Tl.

Tip 7: you can forget about going to the Pierre Loti cafe because if you did the cemetery walking trail, you can literally see the Golden Horn from the cemetery.

Tip 8: just so you know, the traffic from Eyup to town (sultanahmet or taksim) will be quite bad because the turkish seemed to come out after 3pm during the day. make sure you plan your time ahead if you are heading to the airport.

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Written December 10, 2012
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junior1907
Istanbul, Türkiye195,992 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2014 • Business
Take one of the boats to Eyüp from either Karaköy or Eminönü and get off at Eyüp pier.Afte about 3 minutes walking you will reach at cable car station which will take you up to the Pierre Loti hill where you will find many nice cafe and restaurants for yr convenience.Very good place with fantastic view of Golden Horn.You will like this place very much.
Written August 27, 2014
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Sabir S
Toronto, Canada1,078 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2014 • Family
After several years of restoration at enormous cost , the Tomb, Eyup Mosque and surrounding area are ready to welcome you. If a Muslim, go on Friday to feel the spirit of spirituality, or any other day otherwise.
Written June 18, 2014
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Carol A S
Marietta, GA4,150 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019
Eyüp is located at the confluence of the Kâğıthane and Alibey streams at the head of the Golden Horn. The Eyüp neighborhood is one of the oldest in Istanbul, significant for many Muslims. There was a settlement here during the Byzantine period, known as Kosmidion, the site of a monastery established in the 5th century dedicated Saints Cosmas and Damian (twin brothers, and early Christian martyrs). During the Fourth Crusade, Kosmidion was the site of one of the first skirmishes between the Crusaders and the Byzantines in July 1203, (the Crusaders won). After the Fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans in 1453, the quarter was renamed after Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (Eyüp in Turkish), a companion (Ansari) of Muhammad who fell in the first Arab siege of Constantinople in 674–678. Eyup began to develop shortly after the conquest, when Sultan Mehmed II built a tomb over the grave of Ayyub al-Ansari and a mosque next to it. The first settlers were from the city of Bursa in Anatolia. In 1581, Christians were prohibited from living in Eyüp. The most intense period of development occurred during Sultan Süleyman's rule in the 16th century. Theological schools, public fountains, cemeteries, hamams (public baths) and alms kitchens were built, followed by wooden mansions and pavilions. The area has long been used for burials, largely due to its position outside the city of Istanbul. There are Christian churches and cemeteries as well as a large Muslim burial ground, the Eyüp Cemetery. The Eyüp Sultan Mosque draws large numbers of Turkish religious pilgrims for Friday prayer and throughout Ramadan. The neighborhood is conservative, with traditional wood houses with upper floors jutting out over the street. There are many shops, cafes and restaurants, particularly around Eyüp Square. A gondola lift transports visitors from the Golden Horn up to the outdoor Pierre Loti Café, a popular spot offering a panoramic view of the Golden Horn, named after the 19th-century French writer Pierre Loti, who wrote poems and two novels based on his stay in Istanbul. I greatly enjoyed walking around Eyüp, as it was less crowded than Sultanhamet, and historic structures were displayed on visitor map signs all around the neighborhood.
Written August 24, 2019
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AdrijanaHusic
Podgorica, Montenegro100 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2013 • Friends
Go to Eyup not only to avoid tourists but to experience different and more conservative Istanbul. Here you will have chance to eat some great food and delights with affordable prices but also to enjoy real life. Beautiful mosque and Pierre Loti are just part of this amazing neighbourhood I go every time when in Istanbul. Whole Gold Horn is visible from here.
It is accessible by public transportation as well, find bus on Eminonu Square. Going here you will pass Balat and Fener areas as well.
Written November 22, 2013
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xryLviv
Lviv266 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2015 • Friends
We went to Eyup by a ferry from Karakoy ( it departs every hour at 45 mins past an hour; it also stops in Eminou on its way - it is there every 50 mins past an hour). The trip along Golden Horn was interesting and pleasant on its own. However, Eyup is a fantastic experience that should not be missed if you are in Istanbul. This place still is "real Istanbul for locals", not a touristy "theater" of Sultanhamet.
When coming to the end of the ferry trip we saw a steep hill, which looked like a park with limestone patches. When we cam closer we realised that this was a huge cemetary. We did not go to "Teleferik" at once, but wandered into Eyup's main square, wandered in the older part of the cemetary and went into Eyüp Sultan Mosque. There were very few tourists around, the place was crowded with local people visitng what is believed "the holiest shrine in Istanbul". And yet, atmosphere was very friendly, we did not feel like unwanted intruders, which was fantastic. We were not harassed neither by vendours, nor by religious people who came to the shrine. This was a huge relief after being to some more touristy places in the city.
It is definitely worth going to Eyup and spending at least half a day there. Streets around the shrine are bustling and lively, with many places to eat and to shop. Really tasty bosa and salep from several different producers (worth trying!). Eating places are not overpriced, as in touristy places in Istanbul.
The cemetary is amazing! Huge and beautiful! We went to the top of it in a cable car; then we went down on our own. Actually, one could easily climb the hill without "Teleferik" - the paths are not really steep and it does not take long to get to the top. Streets of Galata are way more challenging in this respect)
All in all, we were really happy that we went to Eyup and we felt really grateful to the locals,who let us be a part of their religious and spiritual life.
Written January 27, 2015
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spicycouple22
Winston Salem, NC215 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2014 • Family
We were tired of the city but no time to go far away to a real countryside village. This is a wonderful community to visit and not far from Istanbul. Take the Golden Horn Ferry, the Halic Hatti. The pier is is on the West side of the Galata bridge from Eminonu, walk around the bus stop to find pier. The ferry departs hourly and stops four or five times, Eyup is the last stop. Lovely ferry ride. We enjoyed the low key market area in the village, wonderful street food (spiral potatoes fried on a stick a must), the beautiful gleaming town square, and the ride up to Pierre Loti.
Written March 21, 2014
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Fadil A G
Mauritius11 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2018 • Family
traditional region where we can discover the real Turkish culture with nice typical restaurants where food are really tasty.
Written July 6, 2019
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Haresh G
Dubai, United Arab Emirates212 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2018 • Family
I was with my family when we were crossing the signal to go on the other side to take the cable car. I had finished crossing the road and my wife and son were crossing. At the signal, which was open and cars were coming...one couple came to my wife and the lady pushed her to the signal bar and quickly removed her pouch from her purse and sat in a car which came at the signal for them. The modus operandi was to take advantage of the open signal and rob tourists. Unfortunately the tourist police did not take any action and asked us to visit the local police, which too was of no use.
Written December 26, 2018
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