When is the best time to visit Büyük Mecidiye Mosque?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
15° · Light rain nowBest time: 10 amThings to do in Istanbul
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Büyük Mecidiye Mosque
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Ortaköy's waterfront neo-Baroque mosque has large Bosphorus-facing windows; sightseeing visits take place outside prayer times.
Quick answers
Büyük Mecidiye Mosque in short
Is Büyük Mecidiye Mosque indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Büyük Mecidiye Mosque good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Büyük Mecidiye Mosque cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Büyük Mecidiye Mosque?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at Büyük Mecidiye Mosque?
About 30 minutes.
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Where is Büyük Mecidiye Mosque?
Mecidiye, İskele Sk. No: 6, 34347 Beşiktaş/İstanbul.
Is Büyük Mecidiye Mosque wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
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 · 5:15 am
Why it fits right now
Not one for this hour.
Go later, at 10 am instead.
In its favour
- Hours not listed
- Best in the morning
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
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
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Büyük Mecidiye Mosque
- 2 Ortaköy Square · 2 min
- 3 The House Cafe · 2 min
- 4 Tarihi Hüsrev Kethüda Hamamı · 3 min
- 5 Konyalı Ferdi Usta Ortaköy · 3 min
Good to know
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 30 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 46k reviews
Known for
- Neo-Baroque architecture
- Bosphorus setting
- Large windows
- Bridge views
On offer
- Restroom
Around Çırağan
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Ortaköy SquareSight · 2 min walk
The House CafeRestaurant · 2 min walk
Tarihi Hüsrev Kethüda HamamıCulture · 3 min walk
Good nowKonyalı Ferdi Usta OrtaköyTurkish · 3 min walk
On nearby
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