Tzistarakis MosqueAbout Tzistarakis Mosque
The Tzistarakis Mosque is an 18th-century Ottoman mosque in central Athens, located on Monastiraki Square near the Ancient Agora. It was constructed in 1759 by the Ottoman official Mustapha Agha Tzistarakis.
Following the end of Ottoman rule the building has had multiple uses, including as a barracks and storage, and in the 20th century it has been used to display collections of the Museum of Greek Folk Art and ceramics. The structure is notable for its Ottoman architectural form in the heart of modern Athens.
The mosque stands in the pedestrianised Monastiraki area of central Athens, adjacent to archaeological sites and market streets and is easily reached on foot from Syntagma and Monastiraki metro stations.
- Date and location: Built in 1759 by the Ottoman governor Mustapha Agha Tzistarakis, the mosque is located on Monastiraki Square and is one of the few surviving Ottoman-era buildings in central Athens.
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Best Time to Visit Tzistarakis Mosque
Spring and autumn for comfortable walking and to combine the visit with central Athens neighborhoods.
Weather & Climate near Tzistarakis Mosque
Tzistarakis Mosque's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 7° - 13° | 8° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Good | 7° - 13° | 8° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Very Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Excellent | 11° - 20° | 16° | 33 mm | some cloud | 71% | 3.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.0h |
| May | Ideal | 16° - 25° | 21° | 18 mm | some cloud | 62% | 3.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 30° | 25° | 9 mm | clear | 55% | 3.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 23° - 33° | 28° | 7 mm | clear | 51% | 3.9 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.3h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 32° | 28° | 7 mm | clear | 53% | 3.7 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 13.4h |
| September | Ideal | 19° - 29° | 24° | 10 mm | mostly sunny | 61% | 3.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 15° - 23° | 19° | 47 mm | some cloud | 71% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Very Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 62 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.0h |
| December | Good | 8° - 14° | 11° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 4.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
How to Get to Tzistarakis Mosque
Located on Monastiraki Square in central Athens, the mosque is a short walk from Monastiraki Metro Station (Lines 1 and 3) and within easy pedestrian distance of the Plaka, the Ancient Agora, and the Acropolis. The area is best explored on foot.
Tips for Visiting Tzistarakis Mosque
- Visit from the east side (Monastiraki square) to experience the mosque's courtyard and the potter stalls nearby.
- The building has served multiple roles - look for Ottoman-period inscriptions and the later phases when it housed a museum of Greek ceramics.
- It is sometimes used for exhibitions; check the Athens municipal cultural calendar for special openings.