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Fatih, Edirnekapı & City Walls

An independent walking route from Fatih Mosque through Edirnekapı and Kariye to Tekfur Palace Museum. Follow the stops and explore at your own pace.

⏱ 4–6 hours📍 4 stops🚶 Walking route

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An independent walking route from Fatih Mosque through Edirnekapı and Kariye to Tekfur Palace Museum.

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Suggested flexible agenda

Fatih, Edirnekapı & City Walls

30–45 min

1

Fatih Mosque

Begin at Fatih Mosque. Explore areas open to visitors and follow current prayer and visitor arrangements.

30–45 min

2

Mihrimah Sultan Mosque — Edirnekapı

Continue to the Edirnekapı Mihrimah Sultan Mosque. Follow the signed visitor approach and respect worshippers.

45–75 min

3

Chora Mosque

Continue to Kariye, also known as Chora. Confirm current visitor access, admission arrangements and accessible areas before entering.

45–60 min

4

Tekfur Palace Museum

Finish at Tekfur Palace Museum. Check current visitor access and remain on permitted ground-level paths when exploring the surrounding area.

Route stops

Know every stop before you arrive

1

Starting point · 30–45 min

Fatih Mosque

Begin at Fatih Mosque. Explore areas open to visitors and follow current prayer and visitor arrangements.

2

Walk · 30–45 min

Mihrimah Sultan Mosque — Edirnekapı

Continue to the Edirnekapı Mihrimah Sultan Mosque. Follow the signed visitor approach and respect worshippers.

3

Walk · 45–75 min

Chora Mosque

Continue to Kariye, also known as Chora. Confirm current visitor access, admission arrangements and accessible areas before entering.

4

Walk · 45–60 min

Tekfur Palace Museum

Finish at Tekfur Palace Museum. Check current visitor access and remain on permitted ground-level paths when exploring the surrounding area.