Firuz Agha Mosque: a mosque from 1491 at the Sultanahmet tram stop
- Mosques
- Sultanahmet, Fatih
- Free
Family hotels closest to Firuz Agha Mosque
Visitor information
| Type | Neighbourhood mosque (early Ottoman) |
|---|---|
| Built | 1491 |
| Commissioned by / architect | Firuz Ağa, chief treasurer of Bayezid II |
| Neighbourhood | Sultanahmet, Fatih |
| Opening hours | Daily from morning until the night (isha) prayer; visitors are not admitted during prayer times |
| Admission | Free (there is a donation box) |
| Time needed | 10–15 min |
| Getting there | T1 Sultanahmet stop, 1 min walk |
| From Sultanahmet Square | About 3 min walk (190 m) |
| Pushchair / stroller | Easy with a stroller |
Opening hours and prices can change; check the official website before you go. Map links open in Google Maps.
One of the first mosques after the conquest
The Firuz Agha Mosque is among the oldest domed mosques built in Istanbul after the conquest. Its square prayer hall is covered by a single dome, with a three-domed outer portico in front; the minaret is at the right-hand corner. Firuz Ağa’s plain sarcophagus is in the mosque garden. At the back of the garden you can see the foundation remains of the Byzantine palaces of Antiochus and Lausus.
Visiting tips
- For families arriving in Sultanahmet by tram, this is the nearest place of worship; you can choose it when the big mosques are crowded.
Our family hotels near Firuz Agha Mosque
Walking times are approximate and measured from the hotel door; where the hotel gives its own time, we show that.
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Emirhan Inn Hotel
Firuz Agha Mosque: 12 min walk (830 m) Walking route
A budget-friendly hotel with free breakfast in Küçük Ayasofya
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Seven Roses Apart Hotel
Firuz Agha Mosque: 12 min walk (850 m) Walking route
Apartments with kitchens in Küçük Ayasofya, with roomy options for larger families
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Green Life Apart Hotel
Firuz Agha Mosque: 12 min walk (860 m) Walking route
Family-run apartments with kitchenettes and a sea-view roof terrace in Küçük Ayasofya
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Sareban Hotel
Firuz Agha Mosque: 12 min walk (870 m) Walking route
An alcohol-free family hotel in Küçük Ayasofya, looking out to the Marmara
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Firuz Agha Mosque?
It is in Sultanahmet, right next to the Sultanahmet stop of the T1 tram, at the start of Divanyolu Street.
