Grand Çamlıca Mosque
Büyük Çamlıca Camii
The largest mosque in Turkey, opened in 2019 on the summit of Çamlıca Hill on the Asian side. Its six minarets and the hilltop views overlook the entire Bosphorus.
Grand Çamlıca Mosque stands on Çamlıca Hill in the Üsküdar district. It opened in 2019 and can hold about 60,000 worshippers, making it the largest mosque in Turkey. The building follows classical Ottoman style. Its six minarets are 107.1 meters tall, a reference to the 1071 Battle of Manzikert. The main dome is 72 meters high, and the interior features ornate chandeliers and calligraphic decoration. The basement houses a museum of Turkish Islamic arts and a library. Entry is free. Visits are suspended during prayer times, and women must wear a headscarf. The adjacent Çamlıca Hill Park is a classic viewpoint over the Bosphorus and its two bridges. Getting there: take the M5 metro to Kısıklı station and walk about 20 minutes, or take a taxi.
Opening hours
Open outside prayer times; free admission
Nearby sights
- Beylerbeyi Palace
- Ortaköy Mosque
- Rumelihisarı
- Kadıköy & Moda
- Maiden's Tower
- Bosphorus Strait Cruise
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Emirgan Park