Destination

İskender Paşa Camii

The mosque is perhaps the first mosque built in Artvin. It was built by Muslim Arabs in the 7th century, during the period of the 3rd Caliph Hz. Osman. It was repaired by Erzurum Beylerbeyi Çerkez İskender Paşa, who conquered Ardanuç Castle in 1551. After this repair, the mosque was opened for worship in 1553.

Ardanuç, Artvin

İskender Paşa Camii and 6 places around it

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Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:20 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

İskender Paşa Camii sits within Ardanuç, Artvin. The toroti catalogue holds 74 described stops across Artvin, 14 of them in Ardanuç.

The nearest stop is Ardanuç / Gevhernik Kalesi, 180 m to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Trabzon – Artvin route passes 14 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Ardanuç / Gevhernik Kalesi180 m to the westCehennem Deresi Kanyonu1.1 km to the northFerhatli Kalesi3.8 km to the westÇurisbil Yaylası10 km to the eastDolishane Kilisesi10 km to the northwestOpiza Manastiri11 km to the north

Routes that pass close by

Trabzon – Artvin14 km

Frequently asked

What is İskender Paşa Camii?
The mosque is perhaps the first mosque built in Artvin. It was built by Muslim Arabs in the 7th century, during the period of the 3rd Caliph Hz. Osman. It was repaired by Erzurum Beylerbeyi Çerkez İskender Paşa, who conquered Ardanuç Castle in 1551. After this repair, the mosque was opened for worship in 1553.
Where is İskender Paşa Camii?
İskender Paşa Camii is in Ardanuç, Artvin.
How long does it take to visit İskender Paşa Camii?
The suggested visit time for İskender Paşa Camii is about 20 minutes.
What else is there to see near İskender Paşa Camii?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of İskender Paşa Camii; the closest are Ardanuç / Gevhernik Kalesi, Cehennem Deresi Kanyonu, Ferhatli Kalesi.
Is İskender Paşa Camii on the way anywhere, and which route?
İskender Paşa Camii lies 14 km from the Trabzon – Artvin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.