When is Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III open?
Open 24 hours, every day. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III
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- Free
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An ornate Ottoman fountain built in 1728–1729 in the square outside Topkapı Palace's main gate.
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When is the best time to visit Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III?
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 Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III?
About 15 minutes.
Where is Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III?
Sultan Ahmet Sultanahmet Meydanı Topkapı Sarayı, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul.
Is Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 5:45 am
Why it fits right now
Too dark for it.
Go later, at 8 am instead.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- It's outdoors and wet out
15°
Light rain
- Feels
- 16°
- Rain
- 90%
- Wind
- 3km/h
- 6am
15° - 7am15°
- 8am
15°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now- mondayToday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sunday
- Open 24 hours
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III
- 2 Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque · 2 min
- 3 Vista Roof Lounge & Restaurant · 3 min
- 4 Divella Garden Restaurant · 3 min
- 5 Hurrem Sultan Hammam · 3 min
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 1.6k reviews
Known for
- Ottoman architecture
- Decorated facades
- Calligraphy
- Tulip Period
Around Cağaloğlu
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer. Leave with a rain shell. Umbrella all day.
Light layerThe whole time
Rain shellThe whole time
UmbrellaThe whole time