Audio Guide of Isa Bey Mosque

Isa Bey Mosque is open every day from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. No reservation is required, but it is recommended to respect prayer times if you want to see the interior მშვიდly.

No, admission is free because it is an active place of worship. Voluntary donations for its upkeep are welcome. For other nearby monuments, such as Ephesus, a ticket is required: Muze.gov.tr.

It is recommended to spend between 30 and 45 minutes to appreciate its architecture and peaceful atmosphere. It is ideal to combine it with a visit to the nearby Basilica of Saint John and Selçuk Castle.

Built in 1375, it is a gem of Seljuk architecture with early Ottoman influences. It was one of the first mosques in Anatolia with a double courtyard and is notable for its marble columns reused from Ephesus.

Visit in spring (April to June) or autumn (September to October) to avoid the extreme summer heat. In terms of timing, it is best to arrive before 10 am or after 4 pm to avoid large groups.

The main courtyard is accessible, but the interior has carpets and uneven low steps. The surrounding ground is cobbled, so assistance is recommended for wheelchair users.

A 5-minute walk away are the Basilica of Saint John, Selçuk Castle, and the Ephesus Archaeological Museum. Three kilometers away is the famous archaeological site of Ephesus: UNESCO World Heritage.

Wear shoes that are easy to remove, as you enter the interior barefoot, and cover your shoulders and knees. Women may use a scarf provided at the entrance. Outside prayer times, photography without flash is permitted.