Destination

Ahi Elvan Cami

This very plain-looking mosque, located on Koyunbaba Street in Ahi Neighborhood of the Samanpazarı district, was built on a sloping rock. The lower part of its walls is stone, the upper part is adobe, and its interior structure is wooden. Its roof is today covered with tiles. With repairs carried out in recent years, its interior and exterior were restored with brick cladding. It was first built at the end of the 14th century and was renovated at the beginning of the 15th century.

Ahi Elvan Cami and 6 places around it

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Ahi Elvan Cami

Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Ahi Elvan Cami sits within Altındağ, Ankara. The toroti catalogue holds 140 described stops across Ankara, 61 of them in Altındağ.

The nearest stop is Ulucanlar cezaevi, 1.1 km to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Samsun route passes 7.9 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Frequently asked

What is Ahi Elvan Cami?
This very plain-looking mosque, located on Koyunbaba Street in Ahi Neighborhood of the Samanpazarı district, was built on a sloping rock. The lower part of its walls is stone, the upper part is adobe, and its interior structure is wooden. Its roof is today covered with tiles. With repairs carried out in recent years, its interior and exterior were restored with brick cladding. It was first built at the end of the 14th century and was renovated at the beginning of the 15th century.
Where is Ahi Elvan Cami?
Ahi Elvan Cami is in Altındağ, Ankara.
How long does it take to visit Ahi Elvan Cami?
The suggested visit time for Ahi Elvan Cami is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Ahi Elvan Cami?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Ahi Elvan Cami; the closest are Ulucanlar cezaevi, Cenabi Ahmet Paşa Cami, Cenabi Ahmet Paşa Türbesi.
Is Ahi Elvan Cami on the way anywhere, and which route?
Ahi Elvan Cami lies 7.9 km from the Ankara – Samsun route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.