Soğan Ağa Mosque

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Places of Interest Nearby

Hagia Sophia

Mosque

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Hagia Sophia, officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, is a mosque and a major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey. It was formerly a church and a museum. Hagia Sophia is situated 1½ km east of Soğan Ağa Mosque.

Grand Bazaar

Marketplace

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The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 m2, attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Grand Bazaar is situated 580 metres northeast of Soğan Ağa Mosque.

The Museum of Turkish Calligraphic Art

Museum

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The Museum of Turkish Calligraphy Art is a museum located in Beyazıt Square in Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is housed in a former madrasa built in the early 16th century. The Museum of Turkish Calligraphic Art is situated 240 metres north of Soğan Ağa Mosque.

Places in the Area

Beyazıt

Suburb

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Beyazıt is a suburb.

Kumkapı

Quarter

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Kumkapı is a quarter in Fatih district of Istanbul. It is located along the northern shore of Marmara Sea. Up to recent times, Kumkapı is the center of the Armenian community of the city, boasting a school and several churches.

Laleli

Quarter

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Laleli is a neighbourhood of Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey, lying between Beyazıt and Aksaray. It is known for its large textile wholesaling business and is home to the Literature and Science Faculties of Istanbul University, designed by Sedad Hakkı Eldem and Emin Onat in the 1940s.

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