Here you will find a mosque, tomb, cemetery, and hill; and it's an essential visit for anyone looking to find the most spiritual location in Istanbul. The mosque here is called the Eyüp Sultan mosque. It is named after Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, known as Eyüp Sultan in Turkey, who was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ died during a failed Arab siege of Constantinople in the seventh century. After the conquest of Constantinople in 1453, the Ottoman Sultan Fatih Mehmet II discovered the place, where Eyüp Sultan was buried, according to the dream revealed to one of the sultan’s spiritual guide. Nearby is Pierre Loti Hill, where you will come across the largest cemeteries in Istanbul and a surrounding historical district full of cafes and great views of Istanbul.
In this episode we'll show you what street foods you can eat during your trip, from döner, kumpir, tantuni, kokoreç and much more. This is your best Istanbul street food guide.
The Camlica mosque is the largest mosque in Turkey. This is the newest attraction in Istanbul and its stunning interior and architecture make it a must-see mosque when visiting the city.
In this Istanbul food tour around Sultanahmet, Taksim and Kadıköy you will discover some of our favorite Istanbul restaurants with authentic Turkish food.
