Aziz Mahmud Hüdayi Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Üsküdar, Turkey.
The Aziz Mahmud Hüdayi Mosque is an Ottoman-era building in Üsküdar with a distinctive dome and two minarets. Inside, the walls display blue and white tiles bearing Quranic verses, and a large basin sits in the courtyard for ritual washing before prayer.
The building was constructed in 1580 and is connected to the founder of the Jelveti order, a significant Sufi scholar of that time. Its creation falls in a period when such mosques were important places for spreading Islamic teaching traditions.
The mosque serves as a living center of prayer and community gathering for believers who come here daily. Its spaces reflect the spiritual connection that visitors experience with Sufi teachings and Islamic practice.
The building is located in Üsküdar and is easily accessible by public transport, including nearby bus stops and ferry terminals. Visitors should note that it can be quiet during prayer times, and loose, respectful clothing is appropriate.
Ottoman Navy sailors traditionally visited the tomb within the building before setting out to sea. They sought blessings there for safe voyages across the water.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
