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Üsküdar & Kuzguncuk

An independent walking route from Mihrimah Sultan Mosque through Şemsi Paşa to the colorful streets of Kuzguncuk and Fethi Paşa Grove. Follow the stops and explore at your own pace.

⏱ 3–4 hours📍 4 stops🚶 Walking route

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An independent walking route from Mihrimah Sultan Mosque through Şemsi Paşa to the colorful streets of Kuzguncuk and Fethi Paşa Grove.

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Suggested flexible agenda

Üsküdar & Kuzguncuk

30–45 min

1

Mihrimah Sultan Mosque (Üsküdar)

Begin at Üsküdar's waterfront Mihrimah Sultan Mosque, a Mimar Sinan masterpiece built for Princess Mihrimah. Follow current prayer and visitor arrangements.

20–30 min

2

Şemsi Paşa Mosque (Kuşkonmaz Camii)

Continue to Şemsi Paşa Mosque, a small Sinan-designed mosque on the Bosphorus shore, known as the 'Bird-Perchless Mosque'. Respect worshippers.

60–90 min

3

Kuzguncuk (Perihan Abla Sokağı)

Explore Kuzguncuk's colorful wooden houses, multiculural heritage and neighborhood cafés. Walk at your own pace.

45–60 min

4

Fethi Paşa Korusu

Finish at Fethi Paşa Grove, a large hillside park with Bosphorus views. Enjoy a tea break or simply relax after the walk.

Route stops

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1

Starting point · 30–45 min

Mihrimah Sultan Mosque (Üsküdar)

Begin at Üsküdar's waterfront Mihrimah Sultan Mosque, a Mimar Sinan masterpiece built for Princess Mihrimah. Follow current prayer and visitor arrangements.

2

Walk · 20–30 min

Şemsi Paşa Mosque (Kuşkonmaz Camii)

Continue to Şemsi Paşa Mosque, a small Sinan-designed mosque on the Bosphorus shore, known as the 'Bird-Perchless Mosque'. Respect worshippers.

3

Walk · 60–90 min

Kuzguncuk (Perihan Abla Sokağı)

Explore Kuzguncuk's colorful wooden houses, multiculural heritage and neighborhood cafés. Walk at your own pace.

4

Uphill walk · 45–60 min

Fethi Paşa Korusu

Finish at Fethi Paşa Grove, a large hillside park with Bosphorus views. Enjoy a tea break or simply relax after the walk.