Arap Camii

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  • Address
    Galata Mahkemesi Sokak, Galata
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  • Transport
    underground rail: Tersane Caddesi
tram: Karaköy or

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This mosque is the only surviving place of worship built by the Genoese; it was the largest of the Latin churches in the city. Dating from 1337, it was converted to a mosque by Spanish Moors in the 16th century. It has a simple plan - long hall, tall square belfry-cum-minaret - with ornate flourishes such as the galleries added in the 20th century.

Look for an attendant if the mosque is locked; he may be willing to show you the interior in exchange for a tip.