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Eyüp Cemetery: Centuries of Ottoman History on the Golden Horn

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Eyüp Cemetery: Centuries of Ottoman History on the Golden Horn
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  • HoursDaily 24 hours
  • Time needed1–2 hours

Quick Facts

Address Eyup Sultan Cemetery, Eyupsultan, Istanbul

Explore Nearby Eyüp Cemetery

Sights near Eyüp Cemetery

  • Eyüp Sultan Mosque: Sacred History on the Golden Horn
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    Eyüp Sultan Mosque – about 550 m away (~9 min walk) · typical visit: 1–2 hours7 min on foot from Feshane metro, Open daily 08:30–18:30
  • Pierre Loti Hill: Views of the Golden Horn from a Historic Café
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    Pierre Loti Hill – about 200 m away (~3 min walk) · typical visit: 1–2 hours2 min on foot from Piyer Loti metro, Open daily 08:00–23:00
  • Fener District: Historic Greek Orthodox Heart of Istanbul
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    Fener District – about 3.0 km away · typical visit: 2–3 hoursOpen 24 hours
  • Theodosian Walls: History, Hours and Visitor Center Access
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    Theodosian Walls · typical visit: 2–3 hours
  • ArtIstanbul Feshane: Art Inside an Ottoman Factory
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    ArtIstanbul Feshane – about 1000 m away (~16 min walk) · typical visit: 1–2 hours2 min on foot from Feshane metro, Open 10:00–20:00, closed Mon
  • Miniaturk: Turkey’s Landmarks in Miniature on the Golden Horn
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    Miniaturkabout 1.4 km away (~23 min walk) · typical visit: 2–3 hours

Metro stations near Eyüp Cemetery

  • Piyer Loti Cable Car: Upper Station, Views and Access
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    Piyer Loti – about 100 m away (~2 min walk)Open daily 08:00–23:00
  • Feshane Tram Station: Access, Hours and What to See Nearby
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    Feshane – about 850 m away (~14 min walk)Open daily 06:00–23:00

Train stations and river piers near Eyüp Cemetery

  • Eyüp Ferry Terminal: Tickets, Schedules and Golden Horn Routes
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    Eyüp Ferry Terminalabout 650 m away (~11 min walk)

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