Hacı Bayram Veli Mosque
Hacı Bayram-ı Veli Camii
One of Ankara's most revered mosques, where the 15th-century Sufi saint Hacı Bayram lies buried, built right against the Roman temple.
The mosque was built in 1427–1428 and rebuilt in the 18th century. Inside are exquisite Kütahya tiles and carved wooden ceilings. The mausoleum beside it holds Hacı Bayram Veli, founder of the Bayrami order, and is an important pilgrimage site for Turks. The mosque's walls join those of the Temple of Augustus, so Islamic and Roman heritage stand side by side. The surrounding square has been renovated and has small shops selling prayer beads, headscarves and religious books. Free entry outside prayer times. Women should cover their hair and wear long trousers or a long skirt.
Opening hours
Open outside service times
Nearby sights
- Temple of Augustus and Rome
- Museum of the War of Independence
- Roman Baths of Ankara
- Republic Museum
- Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
- Ankara Castle
- Erimtan Archaeology and Arts Museum
- Rahmi M. Koç Museum Ankara