Molla Gürani Mosque, Byzantine church converted into mosque in Vefa, Istanbul.
The structure features a cross-in-square layout with a nine-bay naos, central dome, and tripartite bema arranged in traditional Byzantine style.
Built between the late 11th and early 12th centuries during Alexios I Komnenos reign, the church transformed into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest.
The exonarthex contains mosaic decorations from the Palaiologan period, including representations of Theotokos with Christ and eight ancestors.
Located north of the Valens Aqueduct, the mosque stands less than one kilometer from Kalenderhane Mosque and Süleymaniye Mosque in Fatih district.
The building incorporates snake pattern decorative motifs on its exterior and contains underground cisterns suggesting its origins as a monastery.
Location: Istanbul
Inception: 14 century
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 41.01628,28.96030
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:05
Süleymaniye Mosque
302 m
Şehzade Mosque
382 m
Aqueduct of Valens
399 m
Zeyrek Mosque
462 m
Kütüphane Troleybüs
499 m
Beyazıt Tower
548 m
Kalenderhane Mosque
351 m
Church of St. Polyeuctus
658 m
İstanbul Belediye Sarayı
542 m
Dostlar Tiyatrosu
489 m
Aviation Martyrs' Monument
629 m
Şeyh Süleyman Mosque
525 m
Zeyrek Sarnıcı
426 m
Burmalı Mosque
385 m
Şepsefa Hatun Mosque
363 m
Piri Mehmed Pasha Mosque
460 m
Istanbul University Alfred Heilbronn Botanical Garden
325 m
Shaykh Ebu'l Vefa Mosque
100 m
Istanbul University Observatory
610 m
Balaban Aga Mosque
612 m
Softa Hatip Camii
428 m
Sanctus Angelus Monastery in Petra
462 m
Katip Şemseddin Camii
275 m
Emine Hanım Çeşmesi
418 m
Hilye-i Şerif ve Tesbih Müzesi
512 m
Tomb of Mimar Sinan
319 m
Tomb of Hürrem Sultan
386 m
Tomb of Suleiman the Magnificent
356 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes