Şehzadebaşı
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Şehzadebaşı | |
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Quarter | |
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| Country |  Turkey |
| Region | Marmara |
| Province | Istanbul |
| District | Fatih |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Area code | 0212 |
Şehzadebaşı is a quarter (Turkish: semt) of the Fatih district in the European part of Istanbul. Although its exact boundaries cannot be drawn as it is a quarter, administratively it covers part of the mahalle of Kemalpaşa and Kalenderhane. It is a busy centre due to its proximity to the quarter of Saraçhane, Vezneciler and Unkapanı.
Landmarks
[edit]It hosts the Şehzade Mosque, one of the first works of Mimar Sinan.
Transportation
[edit]The quarter is served by the M2 metro line, which came into service in March 2014, with a station at Vezneciler.