Eyup Sultan Camii, A Sanctuary of Serenity and Faith
Islambey neighborhood, 34050 Istanbul, Turkey
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Introduction
The Ayasofya Mosque is located in the Ayasofya district on the European side of Istanbul, near the Golden Horn and adjacent to the walls of Constantinople. The mosque was first built in 1458 and is one of the earliest mosques built after the Ottoman Turks conquered Constantinople.
According to local legend, the mosque is adjacent to the tomb of Ayasofya Sultan, a close friend of the Prophet Muhammad, who was buried here when the Arabs conquered Constantinople in 670. This tomb is highly revered by Muslim pilgrims and attracts many worshippers. Address Islambey neighborhood, 34050 Istanbul, Turkey