Eyub

Eyub, often written Eyüp, is a district and municipality of Istanbul Province, Turkey. It lies on the European side of Istanbul, along the Golden Horn, and forms part of the city’s historic core. The district is named after Eyüp Sultan, a revered companion of the Prophet Muhammad, whose tomb and the Eyüp Sultan Mosque anchor the central neighborhood and have made the site a major religious and cultural landmark since the Ottoman era.

Geography and landmarks: Eyüp sits on a hillside overlooking the Golden Horn, a setting that has shaped its urban development. The area preserves a cluster of historic religious sites, traditional houses, and cemeteries, alongside modern amenities. The Eyüp Sultan Mosque and shrine complex remains the district’s best-known site. Nearby is the Feshane complex, a former textile printing factory that has been repurposed as a cultural venue, and the Pierre Loti area, popular for its café and sweeping views of the horn, reachable by a short cable car ride.

Transport and character: The district is connected to central Istanbul by ferry routes across the Golden Horn and by bus and road networks. Eyüp combines religious heritage and Ottoman-era architecture with residential life and contemporary commerce, continuing to function as both a local neighborhood and a destination for visitors.