Spiritual & serene · European Side
💰 AffordableOne of Islam's most sacred sites outside Arabia — the Eyüp Sultan Mosque, Pierre Loti Hill, and the Golden Horn waterfront in a deeply spiritual setting.
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A legendary hilltop tea garden above Eyüpsultan with sweeping Golden Horn views. Reached by cable car from the cemetery. One of Istanbul's most atmospheric spots.
Gümüşsuyu Cad., Eyüpsultan💡 Take the teleferik (cable car) up and walk back down through the Ottoman cemetery. The views from the top are extraordinary.
The bazaar streets around the mosque have traditional food stalls and lokanta restaurants serving simple, honest Turkish food.
Eyüp Sultan Meydanı, EyüpsultanNew events are added weekly — check back soon.
Explore other neighborhoodsOne of the holiest mosques in Istanbul — built over the tomb of Eyüp el-Ensari, a companion of the Prophet. A place of genuine pilgrimage and reverence.
Eyüp Sultan Meydanı, Eyüpsultan💡 Dress very modestly — this is an active place of worship, not a tourist attraction. Visit with respect and quiet.
The hill above Eyüpsultan named after the French novelist who frequented the café here. Golden Horn panorama and historic Ottoman cemetery.
Pierre Loti Tepesi, EyüpsultanThe historic Ottoman cemetery surrounding the mosque is one of the most atmospheric in Istanbul — centuries of marble tombstones among cypress trees.
Eyüpsultan, Fatih
