Eyup Mosque

Eyup Sultan Mosque

Eyup Sultan Mosque

The tomb of Hz Eyyubu El-Ensari was built in 1458 in the surrounding walls of the mosque. The tomb was decorated with tiles after 16th century, it was restored in the period of Sultan Ahmed I and Sultan Mahmud II. Although the silver carvings and candlesticks belong to recent periods, it is said that the fountain on the rear of the sarcophagus was found during discovery of the grave. Eyüp Sultan Tomb became a visiting place for the Islam World for many centuries.

Do not visit Eyup Sultan Mosque on Fridays since it is the holly day for muslim. It is disrespectful to stand in front of the prayers. You can take pictures only outside the mosque. Dressing code: No shorts please and women need to cover their heads, arms and legs.