Places to visit
Things to do in Ahlat
9 destinations, each with a description, how long it takes and where it sits on the map.
In short
toroti’s catalogue holds 9 described destinations within Ahlat, Bitlis. The themes that come up most: Faith heritage, Local culture, History, Coast, Culture, Cultural heritage.
Kadı Mahmut Camii
It is inside the castle, opposite the İskender Paşa mosque. The inscription above the portal shows that it was built in 1584 by a person named Kadı Mahmut. The mosque, which underwent repair and restoration in 1982-83, has a simple construction, and the Ottoman architectural style predominates.
20 minutes
Emir Bayındır Camii ve Kümbeti
The mosque, located to the north of the Bayındır tomb, was built in 1477 by Bayındır İbni Rüstem, according to its inscription. On a white stone on the side wall of the mosque, the name “Amel Baba Can” can be read, which is understood to belong to the master who built the mosque.
30 minutes
Emir Bayindir Kümbeti
Bayındır Bey Kümbeti, also known among the local people as Parmaklıklı Kümbet because of the eight short columns around it, was commissioned for Bayındır Bey, who died in 1481. Bayındır Bey was the grandson of Akkoyunlu ruler Uzun Hasan and the son of Rüstem Bey. Gülcan Acar In the inscription running all around the upper part of the structure, it is stated that Bayındır Bey died in Ramadan 886 (November 1481), and his titles and life are described.
45 minutes
İskender Paşa Camii / Ahlat
It is located in Old Ahlat Castle. According to its inscription, it was commissioned by İskender Paşa in H.992 (M.1584), probably to Mimar Sinan. The mosque, built during the time of Yavuz Sultan Selim, was expanded during the reign of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman. In terms of its interior and exterior construction, the mosque constitutes a typical example of Ottoman Architecture.
45 minutes
Kadi Mahmut Camii / Ahlat
It is located inside the castle, opposite İskender Paşa Camii. The inscription on the portal shows that it was built in H. 922 (M.1584) by a person named Kadı Mahmut. The mosque, which was repaired and restored by the General Directorate of Foundations in 1982-83, has a simple construction, and the Ottoman architectural style predominates.
45 minutes
Ahlat Sahil Kalesi
Returning from the Iran campaign, Kanuni Sultan Süleyman came to Ahlat and, after visiting all his ancestors, ordered Zal Paşa and Mimar Sinan to build a strong castle so that Ahlat might prosper. This castle, built in H.965 on the area by the lakeside to the south of the Ahlat ruins, in the manner personally described by Kanuni, is rectangular in shape, its perimeter is three thousand steps, and its walls are not very high.
45 minutes
Ahlat Selçuklu Meydan Mezarliği Ören Yeri
Ahlat Seljuk Square Cemetery is an open-air museum notable for its historical and cultural significance. As the largest among Turkish-Islamic cemeteries, it houses a wealth of history and artistic works.
120 minutes
Ahlat Müzesi
Ahlat Museum is an important cultural center that carries traces of many civilizations to the present day. It was reopened in 2014 in accordance with modern museology.
120 minutes
Ahlat Kalesi
Ahlat Castle is a historical structure built by Suleiman the Magnificent and is an important symbol of Ahlat.
45 minutes