Shaykh Ebu'l Vefa Mosque

Sheikh Ebul Vefa Mosque is a mosque built by Mehmed II in the Ottoman era in the district of Fatih, Istanbul. It takes its name from Muslihuddin Mustafa. It underwent major renovation in 1757. It was demolished to be rebuilt in the early 20th century. It has a single minaret and a single shrine.

Key facts

Type: mosque, historic building, külliye
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Located in: Marmara Region
Heritage status: cultural property requiring protection

Facts from Wikidata.

Coordinates: 41.017013, 28.959612Open in Google Maps

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Sources

The text on this page is translated from: Şeyh Ebul Vefa Camii (tr.wikipedia.org), as of 8 March 2026

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