Behram Pasha Mosque
Behram Paşa Camii
A large mosque built in 1572 by the Ottoman governor Behram Pasha. Its black-and-white striped stone walls and broad dome blend Ottoman classical style with local stonework.
The mosque was commissioned by Behram Pasha, governor of Diyarbakır, and is thought to show the influence of the school of Mimar Sinan. It is one of the largest Ottoman mosques in the city. The front portico has several small domes, the walls alternate black basalt and white limestone in stripes, and the courtyard has an ablution fountain. Inside it is spacious, with fine tilework and stone carvings. Free to visit; women must wear a headscarf, and visits should avoid prayer times. Located in the southwestern part of the old town, it can be toured together with the Deliller Han, the Cemil Pasha Mansion, and the Dengbêj House.
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Nearby sights
- Dengbêj House
- Cemil Paşa Mansion (City Museum)
- Deliller Han
- Virgin Mary Syriac Orthodox Church
- Four-Legged Minaret
- Great Mosque of Diyarbakır
- Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı Museum
- Mar Petyun Chaldean Church