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Obelisk of Theodosius, Mahmutpaşa
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Obelisk of Theodosius

  • 4.73.1k reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

Ancient Egyptian granite obelisk erected in the Hippodrome in AD 390, with hieroglyphs and a carved Byzantine marble base.

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When is Obelisk of Theodosius open?

Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 2 November 2026.

When is the best time to visit Obelisk of Theodosius?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Obelisk of Theodosius indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Is Obelisk of Theodosius good for kids?

Yes, it welcomes children.

How much does Obelisk of Theodosius cost?

It's free to visit.

Do you need to book Obelisk of Theodosius?

No, you can walk in.

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How long do you need at Obelisk of Theodosius?

About 15 minutes.

Where is Obelisk of Theodosius?

Sultanahmet, Binbirdirek, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul.

Is Obelisk of Theodosius wheelchair accessible?

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance.

Status, rating and hours checked on 2 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from

Right now · 7:15 am

Why it fits right now

Better later, at 8 am.

It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.

In its favour

  • Best in the morning
  • Outdoors

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Overcast

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Best time to go

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Hours

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Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours

Hours checked 2 Nov

Where and how

  1. 1 Obelisk of Theodosius
  2. 2 Sultanahmet Square · 1 min
  3. 3 Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum · 1 min
  4. 4 Örme Dikilitaş · 1 min
  5. 5 Mehmet Akif Ersoy Park · 3 min
Sultanahmet, Binbirdirek, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul(opens the map)DirectionsTo Mahmutpaşa

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Walk-ins welcome
  • Allow about 15 min
  • Step-free entrance

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 3.1k reviews

Known for

  • Egyptian hieroglyphs
  • Byzantine reliefs
  • Marble pedestal
  • Hippodrome location

Around Mahmutpaşa

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time