Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque: an eclectic-style mosque in Aksaray
- Mosques
- Aksaray, Fatih
- Free
Family hotels closest to Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque
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Seven Roses Apart Hotel
Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque: 31 min walk (2.1 km) Walking route
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Sareban Hotel
Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque: 31 min walk (2.2 km) Walking route
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Green Life Apart Hotel
Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque: 31 min walk (2.2 km) Walking route
Visitor information
| Type | Queen mother’s mosque (eclectic style) |
|---|---|
| Built | 1869–1871 |
| Commissioned by / architect | Pertevniyal Valide Sultan, mother of Sultan Abdülaziz |
| Neighbourhood | Aksaray, 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 | 15–20 min |
| Getting there | T1 Aksaray stop, 2 min walk |
| From Sultanahmet Square | 2.7 km; a long walk, public transport recommended |
| Pushchair / stroller | Partly suitable |
Opening hours and prices can change; check the official website before you go. Map links open in Google Maps.
A mosque where styles meet
In the second half of the 19th century Ottoman architecture entered an eclectic period that freely combined elements from Europe and North Africa. The pointed-arch windows, tower-like corner elements and colourful interior decoration of the Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque are among the most characteristic examples of this period. Pertevniyal Sultan’s tomb is in the mosque garden.
Visiting tips
- It can be seen on the same outing as the Laleli Mosque; the two mosques are 5 minutes apart.
Our family hotels near Pertevniyal Valide Sultan 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
Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque: 31 min walk (2.1 km) Walking route
Apartments with kitchens in Küçük Ayasofya, with roomy options for larger families
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Sareban Hotel
Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque: 31 min walk (2.2 km) Walking route
An alcohol-free family hotel in Küçük Ayasofya, looking out to the Marmara
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Green Life Apart Hotel
Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque: 31 min walk (2.2 km) Walking route
Family-run apartments with kitchenettes and a sea-view roof terrace in Küçük Ayasofya
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Emirhan Inn Hotel
Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque: 31 min walk (2.2 km) Walking route
A budget-friendly hotel with free breakfast in Küçük Ayasofya
Frequently asked questions
Who was Pertevniyal Valide Sultan?
Pertevniyal Sultan was the wife of Mahmud II and the mother of Sultan Abdülaziz. The mosque and her tomb in Aksaray bear her name.
