Fatih Mosque (or, as it is also called, the Conqueror's Mosque) is located in the district of the same name, Fatih, in the European part of Istanbul, not far from the city's historic center. It is considered one of the largest and most famous historic mosques of the Ottoman period. It was built in 1463–1470 by order of Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople, during whose reign the city became the capital of the Ottoman Empire.

The first complex was built in the 15th century on the site of the former Byzantine Church of the Holy Apostles. In 1766, a strong earthquake almost completely destroyed the original building. The mosque was restored in 1771 during the reign of Sultan Mustafa III, so its current appearance mainly belongs to the later Ottoman period. At the same time, the significance of the place remained unchanged: it is an important religious monument and one of the key historical ensembles of old Istanbul.

The mosque is notable for its spacious interior, large central dome, inner courtyard, and traditional composition of an Ottoman religious complex. Nearby are the turbe (mausoleum) of Mehmed II and an old cemetery, which attract not only tourists but also pilgrims. The complex also includes madrasas and other buildings that in the Ottoman period formed a major religious and educational center.

For travelers, Fatih Mosque is interesting as a place where one can trace the process of the formation of early Ottoman architecture after the conquest of the city and better understand the historical role of the Fatih district. A visit is conveniently combined with a walk through the streets of old Istanbul, its markets, and other monuments in this part of the city.