Sinan Pasha Mosque
A Mimar Sinan-designed mosque built for the admiral Sinan Pasha in Beşiktaş. The tomb of the famous Ottoman admiral Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha is right across the street.
“See a classic Mimar Sinan mosque and visit the tomb of the legendary admiral Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha in one stop.”
See the exact spot on the map at right. The highlighted pin clearly marks this stop.
This is one of Mimar Sinan's works, built for the Ottoman admiral Sinan Pasha. It sits in the busy heart of Beşiktaş, a neighborhood that's always on the move. The mosque itself is a solid, classic example of Sinan's style from that period.
While you're here, you're just steps away from the tomb of Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha, the great Ottoman admiral, which is directly opposite the mosque. It's a good two-for-one stop if you're interested in Ottoman history and naval figures.
Visit the mosque first, then cross the street to see Barbaros' tomb—it's a more logical route than most people take.
Main prayer area has steps at the entrance. The tomb across the street also has steps.
Keep going in Beşiktaş
A few places that pair well with this stop on the same day.
Ortaköy Mosque
A beautiful 19th-century mosque right on the Bosphorus waterfront in Ortaköy. It's famous for its elegant baroque style and the stunning view of the Bosphorus Bridge behind it.
Dolmabahçe Palace
The 19th-century imperial palace where the Ottoman Empire was run from for decades, right on the Bosphorus. It's a massive, ornate building that shows the empire's shift toward European styles.
