Tomb of Sultan Abdul Hamid I
This point of interest is available as audio on the tour: Visit Istanbul, from Byzantium to Constantinople, an empire on two continents
Just ahead on your right is the tomb of Sultan Abdul Hamid I. He was the 27th sultan of the Ottoman Empire. Inside the mausoleum, you’ll find a total of 20 sarcophagi, including that of his assassinated son, Sultan Mustafa IV. The exterior boasts a Baroque style, while the interior, adorned with sculptures, has welcomed visitors since 2009, following extensive restoration work. On the north wall, you’ll see a marble panel bearing the Qadam Rasul, that is, the footprint of the Prophet. It comes from an early Islamic belief that whenever Mohammed stepped on a rock, his foot left an imprint.
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