Ortaköy Mosque
Mosque · Ortaköy, Istanbul

Ortaköy Mosque

Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Ortaköy Mosque was built between 1854 and 1856 in baroque style. Its interior features carved marble and painted ceilings. Visitors come for the waterfront setting and views across the strait.

On day 4 of Istanbul in 5 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free admission.
Time needed
20 to 30 minutes.
Best time
Outside prayer times and on weekdays.
Getting there
Walk from Ortaköy ferry pier or take the tram to Kabataş then a bus.

Itineraries with Ortaköy Mosque

Day 4 of Istanbul in 5 Days

The Bosphorus

How Ortaköy Mosque fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Dolmabahçe PalaceBeşiktaş
  2. 13:00Bosphorus cruiseBosphorus
  3. 17:00Ortaköy MosqueOrtaköy
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Ortaköy Mosque questions

Can non-Muslims visit Ortaköy Mosque?

Yes. Visitors may enter when not in use for prayer and must dress modestly.

What are the opening hours of Ortaköy Mosque?

The mosque is open daily except during prayer times. Exact hours vary.

Is photography allowed inside Ortaköy Mosque?

Photography is permitted in the main hall when no service is underway.

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