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Aksaray

Istanbul, Turkey · Asia

About Aksaray

Aksaray works well as a base: 10 minutes from Zeytinburnu, 2km from Balat & Fener.

Aksaray is a town located in Istanbul, Turkey. With a population of 8,541, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Aksaray sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Aksaray to your route.

About Aksaray

The Murat Pasha Mosque (Turkish: Murat Paşa Camii) is a 15th century Ottoman mosque squeezed in between two busy roads linking Aksaray and Yusufpaşa in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey.

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Aksaray offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Aksaray located?

Aksaray is located in Istanbul, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 41.0087 latitude, 28.9502 longitude.

What is the population of Aksaray?

Aksaray has a population of approximately 8,541 people, making it a town in Turkey.

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Quick Information

Population
8,541
Continent
Asia
Country
Turkey
Region
Istanbul
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
41.0087, 28.9502

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Turkey

Police
155
Ambulance
112
Fire
110
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Aksaray

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)

An iconic 17th-century Ottoman mosque famous for its six minarets and interior adorned with over 20,000 handmade İznik blue tiles.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

One of the world's oldest and largest covered markets with over 4,000 shops spread across 61 streets, a sensory overload of commerce since 1461.

2 km · about 5 min drive

photogenic

Balat & Fener

Steep cobbled lanes of tall narrow houses painted in blocks of colour on the Golden Horn, the old Jewish and Greek Orthodox quarters of Istanbul. The red-brick Phanar Greek College looms over the rooftops.

2 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Galata Tower

Medieval stone tower rising above Istanbul's Galata quarter, offering 360-degree panoramic views of the city and Bosphorus.

3 km · about 5 min drive

museum

Topkapi Palace Museum

The lavish Ottoman sultans' residence for 400 years, housing imperial treasures, holy relics, and the famous Harem.

3 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Hagia Sophia

An awe-inspiring 6th-century architectural masterpiece that served as a church and mosque, with a massive dome that revolutionized world architecture.

3 km · about 5 min drive

cafe

Pierre Loti Kahvesi

A hilltop coffeehouse above Eyüp cemetery with the best view down the Golden Horn, named for the French novelist who drank here in the 1870s while writing Aziyadé. A cable car climbs to it from the waterfront.

5 km · about 10 min drive

restaurant

Çiya Sofrası

Musa Dağdeviren's Kadıköy restaurant serves regional Turkish dishes recovered from villages across Anatolia, many found nowhere else in Istanbul. The menu changes daily with what is in season.

7 km · about 10 min drive

Driving roads near Aksaray

  • Right here15 July Martyrs BridgeThe first suspension bridge across the Bosphorus, opened in 1973, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
  • Right hereBosphorus StraitThe legendary waterway dividing Europe and Asia, lined with Ottoman palaces, mosques, and wooden mansions best seen from a scenic ferry cruise.
  • 55 kmOsman Gazi BridgeSoaring 1,550 m-span suspension bridge across the Gulf of İzmit, one of the longest in the world, slashing the Istanbul–İzmir drive on the O-5 motorway.

Nearby Destinations

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5 km awayPop. 50,000

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