Laleli Mosque
Laleli Mosque
4.5
Monday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
About
This is a charming small mosque that was built by Sultan Mehmed the Third between 1760 and 1763. It is small enough to feel more intimate than the very large mosques but it has interesting architectural features. There is a beautiful courtyard and tombs and fountains are also located on the grounds. The dome and two minarets are outstanding when the sun is setting. The interior of the mosque also includes stain-glass windows.
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Neighborhood: Grand Bazaar
Tourists, hawkers, and locals come together at the Grand Bazaar to comb its labyrinthine passageways in search of a bargain – be it a pair of brand name jeans, a handcrafted silk rug, or a perfectly brewed cup of tea. Outside the vast bazaar, worn, narrow streets wind their way down from its lofty perch to the southern shore of the Golden Horn, where the evocatively aromatic Spice Bazaar beckons alongside the elegant New Mosque (opened in 1665). Nearby, the famed Galata Bridge offers pedestrian access to urban delights across the river in Istanbul’s more residential and contemporary neighborhoods, while the must-see sights of Sultanahmet are but a leisurely stroll away.
How to get there
- Vezneciler • 4 min walk
- Aksaray • 9 min walk
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Susan C
Melbourne, Australia1,539 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
The reason why we visited this Mosque was that it was right outside our Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City hotel so it was very convenient. The Laleli (Tulip) Mosque is an 18th century imperial baroque-style mosque and was the last sultan's complex built in Istanbul. While it doesn't have the history of other mosques we visited it was pleasant to visit with multi-colours windows, a simple painted main dome ceiling, colours and calligraphy on the corners, suspended circular lights and striped archways. In the interior only two of the columns are free standing with the others integrated into the walls. The main dome is supported by six semi-domes. The exterior and courtyard have white and red horizontally striped walls. The courtyard floor is marble tiled and the covered fountain is an ablution place with taps.
This is not a mosque visited by many tourists and it has a much more practical feel (bins in plain sight) but there are two explanatory placards with information about it in the street. It was empty when we visited after 5 pm on a Sunday but we were dressed appropriately, I had a headscarf and we carried our shoes.
This is not a mosque visited by many tourists and it has a much more practical feel (bins in plain sight) but there are two explanatory placards with information about it in the street. It was empty when we visited after 5 pm on a Sunday but we were dressed appropriately, I had a headscarf and we carried our shoes.
Written May 3, 2024
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junior1907
Istanbul, Türkiye196,144 contributions
Aug 2014 • Business
The Laleli Mosque is an Ottoman imperial Mosque located in the Laleli district of Fatih Town in İstanbul.Very nice Mosque to visit.At the lower part of the Mosque through the entrance from Ordu street,on the left hand side,there are also some graveyards of some sultans and their sons.In the courtyard of the lower part of the Mosque there is also some small Bazaar with some souvenier shops.Recommended.
Written August 8, 2014
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Martinmjgh
Buxton, UK658 contributions
Oct 2013 • Family
... and all the better for it.
Our guide book suggested there was a market held under the Mosque, but there was certainly no sign of that when we visited. Nonetheless, with a complete lack of other tourists, it was a beautiful, serene place to visit. Either if staying at the Crowne Plaza, or doing a visit to the other mosques in the are, it is well worth a visit.
Our guide book suggested there was a market held under the Mosque, but there was certainly no sign of that when we visited. Nonetheless, with a complete lack of other tourists, it was a beautiful, serene place to visit. Either if staying at the Crowne Plaza, or doing a visit to the other mosques in the are, it is well worth a visit.
Written November 3, 2013
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wombatdavid
Hobart, Australia2,696 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
We were staying next door at the Crowne Plaza so dropped in. A smaller mosque but nevertheless interesting. Not a must see but worth visiting if in this area.
Written April 10, 2024
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Departure811861
Germany1,074 contributions
Feb 2018 • Solo
Laleli Camii is a real beauty. It lies in Laleli/Aksaray. A lot of shops nearby deal in household textiles (curtains, bedspreads, towels...). I found that interesting because as a tourist one can see how Turkish people decorate their homes. Within walking distance are the equally remarkable Valide Sultan Mosque and Şehzade Mosque, to name just two of many.
Laleli Camii is built on a terrace overlooking Ordu Caddesi. From up there you can watch the hustle and bustle of an extremely busy modern Istanbul commercial district. But under Laleli Mosque there is also an ancient market. A han (kervansaray) is nearby.
After climbing up a few stairs you reach the terrace of the mosque. In the court there is a fountain. The interior of the mosque is of Baroque design. I consider it to be one of the most beautiful mosque interior in Istanbul. What attracts me most about it are neither the marble inlays, nor the gems used in the ornamented windows, but the extremely serene ambiance of the hall itself. I felt much better after visiting Laleli Mosque. Strange!
Laleli Camii is built on a terrace overlooking Ordu Caddesi. From up there you can watch the hustle and bustle of an extremely busy modern Istanbul commercial district. But under Laleli Mosque there is also an ancient market. A han (kervansaray) is nearby.
After climbing up a few stairs you reach the terrace of the mosque. In the court there is a fountain. The interior of the mosque is of Baroque design. I consider it to be one of the most beautiful mosque interior in Istanbul. What attracts me most about it are neither the marble inlays, nor the gems used in the ornamented windows, but the extremely serene ambiance of the hall itself. I felt much better after visiting Laleli Mosque. Strange!
Written January 4, 2019
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SOQ2010
Massachusetts3,771 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
Beautiful octagonal ottoman mosque, lies very close doubletree hilton and wyndham hotel. It was built in late eighteenth century.if one walks further there is valide sultan masjid too.
Written November 17, 2017
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Ahmet A
Istanbul, Türkiye219 contributions
Sep 2017
The Laleli Mosque is an 18th-century Ottoman imperial mosque located in Laleli, Fatih. It was built by the Ottoman Sultan III. Mustafa. His tomb and the grave of his son II.Selim are located next to mosque.
Written November 9, 2017
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Ufuk F. GOKDENİZ
Istanbul, Türkiye79 contributions
Apr 2017 • Business
In the heart of old city, Laleli Mosque stands on a busy street of Laleli but in the bustling dyas, noone stops and appreciates its beauty... Inside the mosque, fine decocarion and balanced portions of the edifice will make you smile...
Written April 19, 2017
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Erdokar
Istanbul, Türkiye25 contributions
Feb 2017
I have pray this mosque a lot of times. this mosque like its name. Tullip Mosque. when come to istanbul must visit this places. close to grand bazaar by the ran-a-way.
Written March 10, 2017
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junior1907
Istanbul, Türkiye196,144 contributions
Jun 2015 • Solo
Located in one of the most busiest parts of historical old city,it is not very much regarded as an important touristic venue,more for locals.However,good to have a look at and visit this nice Mosque.
Written June 14, 2015
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