Laleli Mosque: a baroque imperial mosque on Ordu Avenue
- Mosques
- Laleli, Fatih
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Family hotels closest to Laleli Mosque
Visitor information
| Type | Imperial mosque (Ottoman baroque) |
|---|---|
| Built | 1760–1763 |
| Commissioned by / architect | Sultan Mustafa III; architect Mehmed Tahir Ağa |
| Neighbourhood | Laleli, 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 | 20 min |
| Getting there | T1 Laleli-Üniversite stop, 1 min walk |
| From Sultanahmet Square | 2.4 km; a long walk, public transport recommended |
| Pushchair / stroller | Partly suitable. The mosque is on a high platform reached by stairs |
Opening hours and prices can change; check the official website before you go. Map links open in Google Maps.
A mosque of coloured marble
Inside the Laleli Mosque, the coloured marble panelling in shades of yellow, red and dark blue, the baroque mihrab and the minbar stand out. The mosque rises above shops and an arched bazaar; the rent from these shops provided income for the mosque’s endowment. The tomb of Mustafa III and his son Selim III is to the south-east of the mosque.
Visiting tips
- Walking from Beyazıt towards Aksaray, you can see the Laleli Mosque and the Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque on the same outing.
- Laleli is a wholesale clothing district; the streets are very crowded on weekdays.
Our family hotels near Laleli 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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Seven Roses Apart Hotel
Laleli Mosque: 26 min walk (1.8 km) Walking route
Apartments with kitchens in Küçük Ayasofya, with roomy options for larger families
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Sareban Hotel
Laleli Mosque: 26 min walk (1.8 km) Walking route
An alcohol-free family hotel in Küçük Ayasofya, looking out to the Marmara
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Green Life Apart Hotel
Laleli Mosque: 26 min walk (1.8 km) Walking route
Family-run apartments with kitchenettes and a sea-view roof terrace in Küçük Ayasofya
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Emirhan Inn Hotel
Laleli Mosque: 26 min walk (1.9 km) Walking route
A budget-friendly hotel with free breakfast in Küçük Ayasofya
Frequently asked questions
Who built the Laleli Mosque?
The Laleli Mosque was commissioned by Sultan Mustafa III. Its architect was Mehmed Tahir Ağa, and construction lasted from 1760 to 1763.
