Great Mosque of Urfa
Ulu Camii
A great mosque from the Zengid period of the 12th century, built on the site of a Byzantine church and distinguished by its unusual octagonal bell-tower-style minaret.
Its minaret was originally the bell tower of the Byzantine Church of St. Stephen, and its octagonal shape is rare. The courtyard contains an ancient well, said to be where Jesus's handkerchief was once thrown. The mosque sits in the centre of the old town, a few minutes' walk from the bazaar. Admission is free. Mind your dress and prayer times, and you can stroll the nearby old streets on the way.
Opening hours
Open all day (avoid prayer times)
Nearby sights
- Covered Bazaar & Gümrük Hanı
- Fırfırlı Mosque
- Kızılkoyun Necropolis
- Mevlid-i Halil Mosque
- Rızvaniye Mosque
- Balıklıgöl (Pools of Abraham)
- Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum
- Şanlıurfa Castle