Eski Imaret Mosque Mosque
Historic Ottoman mosque complex near Hagia Sophia
In Istanbul's historic Fatih district, Eski Imaret Mosque dates to the Ottoman period and features typical domes and arched façades. Sightseers combine a visit with nearby Byzantine and Ottoman monuments in the historic peninsula.
Eski Imaret Mosque at a Glance#
Address: Eski Imaret Mosque (historic site), Istanbul, Turkey
About Eski Imaret Mosque#
Eski Imaret Mosque is an historic mosque located in the Fatih district of Istanbul within the city’s older quarters. It is part of Istanbul’s dense ensemble of Ottoman-era religious and charitable buildings.
The mosque was originally associated with an imaret - a charitable soup kitchen - and formed part of a broader Ottoman charitable complex serving the local community. Architecturally it reflects Ottoman religious building types adapted to the urban fabric of historic Istanbul.
Over time the complex has undergone repairs and restorations typical of historic structures in the city, with changing uses and conservation work preserving its core forms. Today it stands amid Istanbul’s historic neighbourhoods and is accessed from the surrounding streets and squares.
The mosque is situated on the historic peninsula of Istanbul, in the Fatih municipal district, among other Ottoman monuments and close to the Golden Horn and the old city centre.
Best Time to Visit Eski Imaret Mosque#
Best visited in shoulder seasons or winter to avoid the summer tourist crowds and to experience the interior more quietly.
Weather & Climate near Eski Imaret Mosque#
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (726 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 4° | 95 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 4° | 66 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 6° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 8° - 17° | 13° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.6 m/s | 1.0 high | 13.2h |
| May | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.5 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Excellent | 17° - 26° | 22° | 31 mm | some cloud | 69% | 2.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 29° | 24° | 26 mm | mostly sunny | 66% | 2.8 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.7h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 28° | 24° | 34 mm | mostly sunny | 66% | 3.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 16° - 25° | 20° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 2.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 12° - 20° | 16° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 2.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 8° - 15° | 11° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 6° | 112 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.1h |
